Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver: How to Care for Your Loved One Without Getting Overwhelmed: How to Care for Your Loved One Without ... Without Doing It All Yourself - Tapa blanda

"Caregivers will find the answers to even the most awkward questions in this down-to-earth guide. All [caregivers] can benefit from Dr. Ruth's advice. . . . Dr. Ruth is an empathetic guide. An excellent, commonsense guide to a heartbreaking disease." --"Booklist" (November 2012)

"One of the best books I've ever read on Alzheimer's caregiving. Jam-packed with practical, hands-on, down-to-earth information. . . . A must-read for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's." --www.HuffingtonPost.com

"Westheimer focuses unflinchingly on the well being of the caregiver. She steadfastly reminds readers that to effectively take care of their loved ones, they must take care of themselves. . . . Equips [caregivers] with a steady foundation." --"ForeWord Reviews" (December 2012)

"Sex therapist Westheimer details coping strategies for caregivers. Westheimer draws on . . . her training and experience in behavioral therapy to describe how to deal with stress and feelings like guilt and anger; accept help from others; and have a life." --"Reference and Research Book News" (December 2012)

"Practical advice . . . not to be overlooked. "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Care Giver" is a strong addition to any caregiver's reference collection, highly recommended." --"Midwest Book Review" (December 2012)

"From handling family disputes and maintaining a relationship with an Alzheimer's sufferer to handling doctors and care facilities, this is a top recommendation for any health collection." --"California Bookwatch" (December 2012)

"A fine book. . . . With extreme sensitivity, Westheimer and Lehu offer comfort and direction for caregivers who want to avoid being ovewhelmed. For Boomers, elders, and caregivers, "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver" sheds a lot of light." --Terri Schlichenmeyer, "The Bookworm Sez"

"Many books for caregivers skirt around important aspects of day-to-day caregiving, such as sexuality. "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver" provides realistic and practical assistance to help caregivers cope with daily challenges." --Linsey Norton, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association of Central and Western Kansas

""Many books for caregivers skirt around important aspects of day-to-day caregiving, such as sexuality. ""Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver"" provides realistic and practical assistance to help caregivers cope with daily challenges."" --Linsey Norton, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association of Central and Western Kansas

A fine book .... With extreme sensitivity, Westheimer and Lehu offer comfort and direction for caregivers who want to avoid being ovewhelmed. For Boomers, elders, and caregivers, "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver" sheds a lot of light. --Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez