NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
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ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR
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Mom loved adages, quotes, slogans. There were always little reminders pasted on the kitchen wall. For example, the word THINK. I found THINK thumbtacked on a bulletin board in her darkroom. I saw it Scotch-taped on a pencil box she’d collaged. I even found a pamphlet titled THINK on her bedside table. Mom liked to THINK.
 
So begins Diane Keaton’s unforgettable memoir about her mother and herself. In it you will meet the woman known to tens of millions as Annie Hall, but you will also meet, and fall in love with, her mother, the loving, complicated, always-thinking Dorothy Hall. To write about herself, Diane realized she had to write about her mother, too, and how their bond came to define both their lives. In a remarkable act of creation, Diane not only reveals herself to us, she also lets us meet in intimate detail her mother. Over the course of her life, Dorothy kept eighty-five journals—literally thousands of pages—in which she wrote about her marriage, her children, and, most probingly, herself. Dorothy also recorded memorable stories about Diane’s grandparents. Diane has sorted through these pages to paint an unflinching portrait of her mother—a woman restless with intellectual and creative energy, struggling to find an outlet for her talents—as well as her entire family, recounting a story that spans four generations and nearly a hundred years.
 
More than the autobiography of a legendary actress, Then Again is a book about a very American family with very American dreams. Diane will remind you of yourself, and her bonds with her family will remind you of your own relationships with those you love the most.

Author: Diane Keaton
Hardcover: 304 pages
Company: Random House (2011-11-15) (2011-11-15)
ISBN: 1400068789
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Lisa Genova’s New York Times bestselling debut novel is now available, unabridged, at a new low price.

Fifty-year-old Alice Howland, a Harvard professor of cognitive psychology, is at the top of her game. Her kids are grown, her marriage secure, her career on fire when suddenly, after mere months of forgetfulness, she finds herself in the rapidly downward spiral of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease.

With no cure or treatment, Alice struggles to find meaning and purpose in her everyday life as her concept of self gradually slips away, leaving her unable to work, read, take care of herself, recognize her loved ones—even understand that she has a neurodegenerative disease. Without memory or hope, she is forced to live in the moment, which is in turns beautiful, terrifying, and maddening.

Genova uses the successful, articulate, and independent Alice as the perfect vehicle to capture what it feels like to literally lose your mind. You’ll admire Alice’s strength and resourcefulness even as you cry over her losses. Still Alice brings new understanding for all those affected by this terrible neurological disease.

Author: Lisa Genova
Audio CD: 7 pages Audiobook, Unabridged
Company: Simon & Schuster Audio (2010-05-04) (2010-05-04)
ISBN: 144233620X
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Author: Alice LaPlante
Hardcover: 320 pages
Company: Atlantic Monthly Press (2011-07-05)
ISBN: 0802119778
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In this book Dr Fotuhi outlines an exciting and highly effective plan that targets the 13 factors contributing to the development of memory loss.

Author: Majid Fotuhi
Audio CD: Abridged, Audiobook
Company: America Media International (2003-09-23)
ISBN: 1932378022
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Alzheimer's Early Stages includes the latest information on Alzheimer's risk factors, treatments, and prevention. It also provides information about new drugs and the federal government's decision to cover counseling and other health-related services through Medicare.

Author: Daniel Kuhn
Audio CD: Abridged, Audiobook
Company: Health Text Audio / STI (2006-01-25)
ISBN: 1933310022
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Alzheimers Disease: What causes Alzheimers disease, and why is the incidence increasing? Why is the CDC concealing the fact that the incidence of Alzheimers disease increases if older people take the influenza vaccine? Can anything be done to slow the progression of the disease? Can the pathology of Alzheimers disease be reversed? These interviews explain the origin of Alzheimers disease, what can be done to help prevent the disease, and what can be done to slow or stop its progression. Dr. Stan Monteith is a historian, lecturer, writer and host of Radio Liberty, an internationally broadcast radio show. He interviews Dr. Russell Blaylock, a board certified neurosurgeon, author and lecturer whos works includes Health and Nutrition Secrets that can Save Your Life, and Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills. Dr Boyd Haley, who is a professor at the University of Kentucky, and has been the chairman of the chemistry department since 1996 where he has investigated the link between mercury and Alzheimer's disease. And Erik Jansson, a member of The Alzheimer Research Forum, who writes extensively on Aluminum and Iron toxicity.

Author: Dr. Stanley "Stan" Monteith, Dr. Russell Blaylock, Dr. Boyd Haley, Erik Jansson
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Company: Radio Liberty (2008)
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Imagine hearing these words: "She has Alzheimer's." Now imagine that "she" is vibrant, active, loving, healthy...and just 55. Acclaimed CBS News reporter Barry Petersen, writes about hearing the unimaginable: what it meant, what it still means, what he did--and didn't do--and how this beautiful love story needs to be read by the thousands of families who have already heard that same devastating diagnosis...EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMER'S. Jan's Story is a full, rich story of two people--and thousands like them--for whom "forever" suddenly and terrifyingly has an expiration date. Barry Petersen is a long-time, award-winning TV journalist who has covered wars, the devastating Asian tsunami, the historic confrontation at Tiananmen Square, the unspeakable deaths in Rwanda, and so much more...but was not even slightly prepared for what happened to his darling wife, Jan.

Author: Barry Petersen
Paperback: 206 pages ISBN13: 9781933016443, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Behler Publications (2010-06-15)
ISBN: 1933016442
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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

Author: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
Paperback: 352 pages
Company: The Johns Hopkins University Press (2006-10-09)
ISBN: 0801885094
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, a rather small boy, lives next door to a nursing home in which resides Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, his favorite friend, because she has four names as well. When Miss Nancy "loses" her memory, the intrepid Wilfrid sets out to find it for her. Full color.

Author: Mem Fox
Paperback: 32 pages Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind., Top Quality Children's Item.
Company: Kane Miller Book Pub (1989-09)
ISBN: 091629126X
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When Tom DeBaggio turned fifty-seven in 1999, he thought he was embarking on the golden years of retirement -- time to spend with his family, his friends, and the herb garden he spent decades cultivating.

One winter day, he told his doctor during a routine exam that he had been stumbling into forgetfulness. After it subsequent battery of tests, DeBaggio joined the legion of twelve million others afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.

Losing My Mind is an extraordinary first-person account that charts the ups and downs of early onset Alzheimer's -- a form of the disease which can he particularly ravaging to younger, more alert minds. DeBaggio started writing on the first day of his diagnosis and has continued despite his slipping grasp on his memory.

DeBaggio paints a vivid picture of the splendor of memory and the pain that comes from its loss. DeBaggio poignantly depicts one of the most important parts of our lives -- remembrance -- and how we tend to overlook it. But to DeBaggio, memory is more than just an account of a time long past, it is one's ability to function, to think and ultimately, to survive. As his life is reduced to moments of clarity, the true power of thought and his ability to connect to the world shines through.

A testament to the beauty of memory, Losing My Mind is more than just an account of Alzheimer's, it is the captivating story of one man's battle to stay connected with the world.

Author: Thomas DeBaggio
Audio CD: Abridged, Audiobook
Company: Simon & Schuster Audio (2002-03-01)
ISBN: 0743521102
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Harvard-trained Neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson answers the most common patient and caregiver questions on the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease (AD). He shares his cutting edge, comprehensive approach in the fight against AD, the greatest public health crisis today.

This groundbreaking book has been written especially for patients, caregivers, family members, and allied healthcare professionals. Dr. Isaacson writes in easy to understand terms and easy to read (larger-type) print to help educate and inform those confronting AD. He outlines his comprehensive and scientifically-based approach that includes a ccomprehenisve 9-week diet and nutrition plan, with examples of what to eat, what not to eat, and a food terminology guide to help read and understand nutrition labels. He discusses the available medications, supplements, vitamins, and medical foods, as well as the proven non-drug approaches that have been shown to help in treatment and prevention.

This book is a resource to empower families to understand the latest in AD. Remember: Knowledge is Power - Get informed, Get Educated. The fight against AD is a battle we must win.

Sample Chapters:
"In 2012, what are the best strategies for treating and preventing AD?"
"Where can I turn to for help and should I get a second opinion?"
"I have a family member with Alzheimer's and am concerned about developing AD. What strategies do you suggest for prevention?"

Dr. Isaacson has appeared widely in the media, including the Today Show, CBS, ABC, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News and World Report, CNN.com and Univision.

This new 2012 edition is revised and expanded from his groundbreaking approach first published last year, was highlighted twice on the NBC Today Show (interviews by Meredith Vieira, and Kathie Lee and Hoda), Fox Good Day L.A., and a myriad of other television and radio programs throughout the United States.

Author: Dr. Richard S Isaacson MD
Paperback: 274 pages Large Print
Company: AD Education Consultants, Incorporated (2011-11-15)
ISBN: 0983186979
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This classic family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease, related dementia, and memory loss in later life is now available in this user-friendly, oversized mass market edition. Reissue.

Author: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
Mass Market Paperback: 624 pages ISBN13: 9780446618762, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Grand Central Life & Style (2006-11-01)
ISBN: 0446618764
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Bring out the best in each person with dementia each day with more than 140 versatile, easy-to-implement Best Friends activities. Thousands of caregivers around the world know that providing Best Friends' care improves the quality of life of people with dementia by building on the essential elements of friendship; respect, empathy, support, trust, humor, and sharing time together. Using the Best Friends approach to activities, anyone on staff can turn any interaction with a resident or client into an activity that satisfies essential physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Each activity contains suggestions for personalizing the activity and matching it to the remaining strengths of the individual to ensure success and reduce challenging behaviors. The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer's Activities is chock full of inspiring and innovative ideas on how to: convert everyday activities into those with "knack"; create new activities out of tried-and-true activities; provide activities between structured programs/events; increase self-esteem; adapt activities for people with late dementia; provide opportunities for connecting to others; create intergenerational experiences; use the person's life story in any activity; make activities out of personal care; conduct activities specifically for men; fill evening hours to alleviate sundowning; provide "take-away" activities for family caregivers to use at home; incorporate exercise into activities; use the Internet to expand and enrich activities. Many activities can be conducted spontaneously, with simple props, engaging older people in meaningful activity for extended periods. Best Friends activities are adult-oriented and flexible enough for staff and residents to add their own ideas. Special features include a list of the latest and most effective resources for activity professionals and helpful tips on communicating with people with dementia.

Author: Virginia Bell, David Troxel, Tonya M. Cox, Robin Hamon
Paperback: 199 pages
Company: Health Professions Pr (2004-09-15)
ISBN: 1878812882
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Originally published in 1981, The 36-Hour Day was the first book of its kind. Thirty years later, with dozens of other books on the market, it remains the definitive guide for people caring for someone with dementia. Now in a new and updated edition, this best-selling book features thoroughly revised chapters on the causes of dementia, managing the early stages of dementia, the prevention of dementia, and finding appropriate living arrangements for the person who has dementia when home care is no longer an option.

Author: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
Hardcover: 384 pages
Company: The Johns Hopkins University Press (2011-10-05)
ISBN: 1421402793
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Colorful story from the collection Sarah the Little Fairy. Stories that children will enjoy and which help them to understand some of life’s more complicated issues.
Sarah has a very special secret: her magic doll Mina.
When Sarah finds herself in a jam or needs some answers, she always turns to Mina. She just tickles her doll and says the magic words … and she comes to life as a real fairy!
Come and enjoy Sarah’s fun adventures between the real world and her own fantastic magical one.
A story full of illustrations for kids.

★ THE STORY:
Grandma Gets Lost. Sarah learns about Alzheimer’s disease.

Sarah and her family are getting the room ready for Grandma Mary, who is coming to live with them. She’s not very well, and everybody wants to help make her feel better. Her illness makes her forget certain things.
One day hundreds of shining stars appear in Sarah’s bedroom. Where did they come from? The fairy Mina uses them to show Sarah how to understand her Grandma’s illness, Alzheimer’s. And Sarah can use what she learns to find her Grandma and give the story a happy ending. Fun and learning for the family!


★ CHARACTERISTICS:
* Fun and educational
* For ages 5 to 9
* PLUS: The book contains the story twice, in English and in Spanish
* Contact: Facebook, twitter, email

★ OTHER VERSIONS:
* This same eBook is published in 5 versions: English, Spanish, French, German and Catalan. All the books have also a second language (Spanish for English book and English for the others)
* We have also published an iPAD version with original music, narrative in five languages, surprises and games, but the main objective is always reading.


★ ABOUT US:
Sanoen is a new digital publisher based in Barcelona. We write stories for children and turn them into apps and eBooks.
As parents, we believe that children deserve stories they’ll enjoy and that will appeal to their intelligence. Our stories stimulate their imagination and encourage good learning habits.
Our aim is to increase their understanding about some of the bigger issues in life, in a way that is fun and easily comprehensible.
Our source of inspiration is the kids themselves – the ones who want to know everything about everything. Our kids are native to the digital world and masters of the technology they were born into.


★ YOU CAN FIND US ON:
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We hope to live up to all your expectations, and to help children love learning!
We would be delighted to hear your comments or suggestions at marga@sanoen.com


Author: Marga M. Garriga
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: SANOEN (2011-12-22) (2011-12-22)
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Honorable Mention, Best Horror, 2009, edited by Ellen Datlow. A nursing home harbors a deadly secret.

Author: Jill Zeller
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: (2011-11-02) (2011-11-02)
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Expand and enrich your Best Friends activity programming with 149 all-new activities for individuals with dementia. Like the first book, this collection of fun and easy activities will add both meaning and enjoyment to the activities at your adult day center, home care setting, or residential care facility.

Feedback and insights from individuals with early-stage dementia helped shape this new collection, as well as activity suggestions from national and international dementia programs. As a result, the activities include a new focus on diversity and multiculturalism. Also featured are topics of interest to participants in their 50s and 60s, such as the Internet, advocacy, and community service.

Participants, staff, and family members will enjoy fresh ideas for creative art projects, interactive games, and evening activities. New themes to explore in Volume 2 include activities related to the kitchen and food, life story sharing and reminiscence, religious and spiritual traditions, and wellness. Adaptations for people in the early and late stages of Alzheimer s disease, preventive measures to avoid unwanted surprises, and conversation tips make these activities particularly versatile.

Use this resource to extend the benefits you already enjoy from Best Friends programming or discover for the first time how this groundbreaking approach can transform activities and daily interactions.

Author: Virginia Bell, David Troxel, Tonya Cox, and Robin Hamon
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: Health Professions Pr (2007-12-21)
ISBN: 1932529268
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Dementia and other forms of neurodegeneration are not a part of the normal aging process. You should not expect to develop dementia as you grow older. The brain is fully capable of functioning normally for a lifetime, regardless of how long a person lives. While aging is a risk factor for neurodegeneration, it is not the cause! Dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders are disease processes that can be prevented and successfully treated. This book outlines a program that is backed by decades of medical and clinical research that has proven successful in restoring mental function and improving both brain and overall health. You will learn how to prevent and even reverse symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, epilepsy, diabetes, stroke, and various forms of dementia. The information in this book is useful not only for those who are suffering from neurodegenerative disease, but for anyone who wants to be spared from encountering these devastating afflictions. These diseases don t just happen overnight. They take years, often decades, to develop. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, approximately 70 percent the brain cells responsible for memory are destroyed before symptoms become noticeable. Once symptoms surface, the brain is already in an advanced stage of degeneration. You do not want to wait until most of your brain has died before you start to do something about it. You can stop Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases before they take over your life, but you must start now.

Author: Bruce Fife, Russell L. Blaylock
Paperback: 352 pages
Company: Piccadilly Books, Ltd. (2011-02-01)
ISBN: 094159985X
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Author: Rose Oliver, Frances A. Bock
Paperback: 242 pages
Company: Wilshire Book Co (1989-04)
ISBN: 0879804246
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Author: Joanne Koenig Coste
Paperback: 256 pages Bargain Price
Company: Mariner Books (2004-09-08)
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