Making Sense of the Madness: Dementia

Dementia! If the mention of the word upsets you, this is the book for you. It is written from a medical social worker's point of view, with personal accounts of the writer's struggle with her grandmother's Alzheimer's disease. It is an overview of the most common dementias written in an understandable format from beginning to end. The book tells how to cope with a loved one with dementia, easy-to-read instructions on choosing a nursing facility that understands dementia, and tips on taking care of the caregiver. This is a must-read for anyone confused by medical jargon and takes the reader from point A all the way to point Z. It includes a chapter on end-of-life issues.