Broken Brain: Caretakers Guide to Alzheimer's and Other Dementias (Large Print) For Caretakers, Medical Staff, and those that want to reduce their risk of dementia.

Large print edition. "I wish Sue s book was available when I was struggling with my Mother s Alzheimer s; it would have put made it easier for us to make sense of what was happening to my Mother. I did not know anything about dementia or Alzheimer's before my Mother was diagnosed. All the signs were there: not being able to describe what she went to the store for, getting lost, and questioning how to do things she did her whole life. I knew something was not right, but did not know what. If you notice change or think it's odd that Mom or Dad doesn't remember, please take them for a checkup and find out what you can do to help them. It is a terrible disease it robs you of your mind, and you are no longer the person you once were and will never be again. She is now my child and I am her protector... " Beth Erickson" Alzheimer s and dementia touches almost everybody s life It touched my life. My grandmother had dementia. My mother had reversible dementia. This started my journey of researching and attending every conference and class I could to help me personally deal with this. I saw how my mother and brothers struggled as they took care of MaMa, my grandmother. I saw how Annie s family struggled with it. Beth struggled with it too as she shared her personal testimony. After over 800 pages of research, between 1 - 2 years in the making, and attending many conferences and classes, the result is this book. Soon after I started this book-writing journey, I contacted the American Geriatrics Society who gave me permission to list Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults . That was huge in my opinion to receive permission to publish their chart in this book. I was humbled by that experience. Chapters in the book: Understanding how the brain breaks What it might feel like to have dementia Myths and Facts What is Dementia and Alzheimer s Disease Types of Dementia Conditions Masked/Diagnosed as Dementia (Reversible dementias worth buying the book for) Could Your Loved One Have Dementia or Alzheimer s If Alzheimer s is not reversible, why seek treatment Finding the Right Doctor Preparing for the Doctor s Visit Types of Testing Dealing with Each Level of Alzheimer s Getting Their Affairs in Order Dementia Risk and Prevention Resources for Caretakers Dangerous Medications for Seniors to Take Testimonies Other Recommended Books