Description
Alzheimer’s and Dementia has established itself as Nevada’s most useful guide for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and for their families, health care workers, and professional caregivers. The updated edition includes information about recent changes in laws that affect seniors, new research and treatments, and a new guide to resources throughout the state that can provide assistance to people afflicted with these medical conditions.

Reviews
“This book gives good down-to-earth advice on how to grow old in
Nevada. It is full of empathy and compassion. It assumes that if growing old is not for sissies, it is for the well informed.” -- Marjorie A. Slavin, MSW, author of What to Do When Your Son or Daughter Divorces

“This book provides an easy-to-read road map for navigating the journey and challenges of caregiving. To survive, caregivers need to be assertive and informed. This book shows you how. It is a valuable planning tool that will inform caregivers about the legal and financial issues as well as provide gentle tips for dealing with loved ones with dementia. You have found the Holy Grail for overworked, stressed-out caregivers.” -- Jo Voege, MS, founder of Aging, a geriatric care management company in New York

“This book is great—very comprehensive and easy to read.” -- Dr. Charles Bernick, Associate Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health