The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory...

Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition currently available that includes new information on medical research and the delivery of care.

The new edition includes:

-new information on diagnostic evaluation-resources for families and adult children who care for people with dementia-updated legal and financial information-the latest information on nursing homes and other communal living arrangements-new information on research, medications, and the biological causes and effects of dementia

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-27-2009; Must have for caregivers whose loved one has Alzheimer's.; There is not another book available that has been so well received by both professionals and loved ones of Alzheimer's. It educates and guides us all through this very difficult process. The key is to only read the chapter that is...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-22-2009; The 36-Hour Day; This is a wonderful, well written, informative book about the Alzheimer disease. It helps greatly in recognizing and dealing with the symptoms of the disease. I recommend it for anyone dealing with a friend or relative with Alzheimer's.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-17-2009; Excellent Book!; This book opened my eyes, and clearly explained many of the behaviors I was seeing. It was very easy reading, and gave practical solutions that were very easy to understand and follow. It covered just about everything I needed to know....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-16-2009; The Bible for Alzheimers caregivers; I read the reviews and not much more can be said about this book that wasn't in the other reviews. It is a God send for me. I am my MIL's main caregiver and I have read and reread this book so many times just to understand what she is...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-27-2009; Must have for caregivers whose loved one has Alzheimer's.; There is not another book available that has been so well received by both professionals and loved ones of Alzheimer's. It educates and guides us all through this very difficult process. The key is to only read the chapter that is...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-07-2008; Not quite what I expected; I can see how this book would be helpful for some, but to me it was filled with a lot of common sense. If you know nothing at all about dementia, it could be of assistance, but I wasn't wowed by this book at all. If you feel that you...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-26-2008; Lightweight...; Very superficial and general information. I've read a lot on this subject since my mom's diagnosis a couple of months ago and I'm frankly puzzled as to why this book is recommended so frequently.The Alzheimer Assn's website provides...; read full review | report as inappropriate