CATALOGUES - Health - Health & Psychology - Aging

A neurologist who specializes in the treatment of Alzheimer's and a professional caregiver who has worked with Alzheimer's patients for ten years team up to write this first ever A to Z caregiver's guide. Print advertising. Published in conjunction with Alzheimer's Awareness Month," November 2004. Targeted radio and print media campaign. Mailing to 50,000 mental health and medical professionals.

The basic premise of this revolutionary new book is that the original animal cells evolved in an atmosphere largely deficient in oxygen and thus, our ability to deal with this very reactive element is flawed. In order to survive in an atmosphere that gradually acquired more and more oxygen, our human ancestral cells enlisted the help of the mitochrondion, which to this day live within our cells. However, in the process of metabolizing oxygen the mitochrondion are easily damaged. This damage, known as oxidant stress, (along with ath... read more

Loss of loved ones and social contacts combined with decreased mobility, health and financial problems, and entrenched negative thinking all contribute to age-related depression in seniors. Too often, the symptoms go unrecognized and untreated, leading to further withdrawal and isolation and feelings of helplessness and resignation. The authors have put years of practical experience into this workbook that can help older adults come to terms with their feelings and develop the skills needed to turn a negative mood around, deal with... read more

With efficiency and a touch of humour, this valuable guidebook offers information on the difficult subject of planning for one's own death or organising funerals for loved ones. Topics ranging from cremation, burial, caskets, services, and organ donation are explored, and each section offers data, definitions, examples, pros and cons, and helpful worksheets for narrowing down the best options. Numerous sidebars that offer engaging and occasionally bizarre facts on the death industry are also included. Emphasising practicality and f... read more

Glimmers brings us into the life of Elsie, an older woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Told through the eyes of her friend Heidi Hamilton, an ageing and Alzheimer's specialist from Georgetown University, this is a powerful and touching story describing just how this disease that eradicates memory of self impacts one special person's life. Dr. Hamilton provides deep insights on the process of Alzheimer's disease and how caregivers can best cope with the changes that those afflicted with Alzheimer's are going through.

Ageing is an inevitable part of living. But how we experience ageing can vary dramatically from one person to the next. In this booklet, naturopathic physician and author Lise Alschuler explains how we can influence the ageing process. One way we learn about healthy ageing, explains Dr Alschuler, is by examining cultures that live long, healthy lives. For example, the Japanese live healthier lives and have the longest life expectancy in the world. Dr Alschuler takes a closer look at the Japanese secrets to enhanced longevity and sh... read more

A deep and insightful glance through the eyes of a child as he watches his mother fight Alzheimer's. Let him show you what his young eyes have seen and then maybe you will too understand why he had to grow up way too soon. Age 8 -12

Offering solid suggestions based on life experience, entrepreneur and Louisiana state representative Tim Burns explains his tune-up approach and how he used these techniques to refine his own career path, revisit his spiritual life, and revitalize his relationships. Written in an organized and upbeat manner, Burns' book outlines a six-step program that when followed with commitment can help one thrive during midlife.

Congratulations! After years of drudgery in the respectable working world, you've earned the right to unlimited free time-a luxury also enjoyed by the homeless, the incarcerated, and bimbo heiresses everywhere. With all this newfound time for meditation, medication, and reflection, you might've already made a few profound discoveries. Perhaps you've learned of your spouse's plan to drive you crazy, or just how bad daytime TV can be. If there's more to retirement, author Patrick Fanning sets out to find it in this irreverent guide t... read more

This book offers real hope if you are struggling to sustain a relationship with an Alzheimer's patient. Practical suggestions help you enjoy the interactions. End your visits feeling that the bond between the two of you is alive and well.

A little girl tries to help her grandmother by finding the growing number of words that seem to be escaping her. Are the words hiding somewhere? Can she trap them in her net like butterflies? A gentle exploration of the effects of Alzheimer's on the relationships in a family, and the special bond it creates between a grandmother and her granddaughter as the young girl begins to believe that her grandmother has used up all her words and has passed them on to her, as a gift. Award-winning illustrations.

Written by those touched by the disease, this collection of over 50 stories recounted by the spouses, victims, caregivers, friends, and family members provides a look at their journeys and serve as a companion to those currently struggling to cope with Alzheimer's. The contributors write with candour, clarity, and humour about their experiences with the disease, providing insight and strategies for living with the Alzheimer's patient and sharing about the positive effect the experience can have on those affected. These essays illus... read more