{"product_id":"when-someone-you-know-has-dementia-practical-advice-for-families-and-caregivers-paperback","title":"When Someone You Know Has Dementia: Practical Advice for Families and Caregivers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJune Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJudi Dench\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the world, almost 50 million people have dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings, or friends. And while many countries are learning to cope with aging populations, dementia is becoming ever more of a challenge for many societies and individuals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHuge numbers of people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of a loved one, feel alone. \u003ci\u003eWhen Someone You Know Has Dementia\u003c\/i\u003e aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and support for people living with, or caring for someone with, dementia. It also provides insight into what is happening when a person has dementia as well as describing what dementia is, how you can deal with it, and what you can do to keep dementia at bay. Because the book offers information that has been unavailable to nurses and doctors, clinicians will also find it helpful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost important, the book takes an honest approach, emphasizing the needs of the person who has Alzheimer's or dementia while also giving attention to the needs of caregivers and families. The book is packed with practical tips for providing what people with Alzheimer's or dementia want and need and includes many quotes from people living with or affected by dementia. With clear and sensible information about recognizing symptoms, getting help, managing financially, staying at home, getting treatment, being a caregiver, and staying positive, this guide will help people with dementia and their families make sure that they can stay well and happy as long as possible.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) in the School of Applied Social Science at the University of Stirling, England. Her co-written book, \u003ci\u003e10 Helpful Hints for Carers\u003c\/i\u003e, on helping care for those with dementia, has sold 30,000 copies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDame Judi Dench\u003c\/b\u003e is an English actress and author. Her role as Iris Murdoch in the film \u003ci\u003eIris\u003c\/i\u003e (2001) won critical acclaim for her moving portrayal of the writer's journey into dementia. Dame Judi is a patron of the Alzheimer's Society and an ambassador for those who help people with Alzheimer's and Dementia.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759254864160,"sku":"9781771642156","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fecf580829983075dbb364cfe3dc7127.webp?v=1780146944","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/when-someone-you-know-has-dementia-practical-advice-for-families-and-caregivers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}