BOOK TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION What if it’s not Alzheimer’s? Gary Radin & Lisa Radin (Editors) & Ed Murray Grossman, MD, EdD (Foreword) Investigates different forms of dementia – Frontotemporal, dementia with Lewy Bodies, Vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s & degenerative diseases. Alzheimer’s What it is, how to cope Isobelle Gidley & Richard Shears Describes the disease in laypersons language: what it is, what it does, how to identify it & how to cope with it. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Miriam K. Aronson (Editor) What it is. How to cope with it. The treatment of behavioural & mood changes. The New Zealand Dementia Guide Dr Chris Perkins, FRANZCP (NZ Author) This book explains what dementia is, the different forms it takes, how & where to get help, diagnostic tests, treatment & medication, & the services available. Dementia A New Zealand Guide Dr Chris Perkins, FRANZCP (NZ Author) This book explains what dementia is, the different forms it takes, how & where to get help, diagnostic tests, treatment & medication, & the services available. What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s John Medina, PHD Describes the world of Alzheimer’s including diagrams/illustrations & practical tips. Alzheimer’s at Your Fingertips Harry Cayton, Dr Nori Graham & Dr James Warner An invaluable contribution to understanding all forms of dementia. Important – the need for diagnosis. Stay Healthy by Supplying What’s Lacking in Your Diet David Coory A detailed description of healthy nutrition, weight & even arthritis care. The End of Alzheimer’s Dale E. Bredesen MD This paradigm shifting book offers hope to anyone looking to prevent & even reverse cognitive decline. It outlines metabolic factors (micronutrients, hormone levels, sleep) that can trigger "downsizing" in the brain & shows us how to rebalance these factors using lifestyle modifications. Beating Alzheimer’s Tom Warren A step towards unlocking the mysteries of brain diseases. “A remarkable story”.
BOOK TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION Parkinson’s Disease J. David Grimes MD. FRCP(C) A guide to the differential diagnosis of Parkinsonism. Alzheimer’s Disease A Guide for Families Lenore S. Powell & Katie Courtice Advice to overcome the challenges of looking after a loved one with Alzheimer's: communicating, staying healthy, making your home safe, avoiding depression, finding long-term health care, & more. Understanding Difficult Behaviours Anne Robinson, Beth Spencer & Laurie White Possible causes of behaviours & strategies for coping with these. Thoughtful Dementia Care Understanding the Dementia Experience Jennifer Ghent-Fuller Explains loss of various types of memory & other thinking processes. Describes affect on day to day life of people with dementia, their understanding of the world around them & their personal situations. The 36-Hour Day Nancy L. Mace MA & Peter V. Rabins MD, MPH A family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia & memory loss in later life. A wealth of knowledge. A Carer’s Guide Helping you care for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias Rosette Teitel & Sharon Wall Combines a carers own experience with extensive research to answer a multitude of questions and address areas of concern. Dementia Support for Family & Friends David Pulsford & Rachel Thompson Becoming acquainted with dementia. The journey & the challenges. Dementia with Dignity Barbara Sherman This is not a book about illness. It is a book about people. It was written for staff & volunteers in nursing homes, day care centres & community teams. Discovering the person behind the illness. The Loss of Self Donna Cohen, PHD & Carl Eisdorfer, PHD, MD An extensive resource for those suffering from dementia & family members wanting to understand how to help & to meet their own needs over the long years of caring.
BOOK TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION Alzheimer’s A Practical Guide for Carers to Help You Through the Day Frena Gray Davidson The author draws on her own & others experience as a home carer to give you the resources to be a protective, concerned & nurturing carer. Includes tips on dealing with difficult behaviour, coping & paying attention to your own needs as a carer. Alzheimer’s Disease Everything You Need to Know Frena Gray Davidson Enables carers to understand the disease & learn how best to care for the sufferer & themselves. Answers difficult questions. Alzheimer’s Patient Carmel Sheridan MA A guidebook for caregivers. Pertaining to exercise, music, sing-alongs, family games etc. Chicken Soup for the Soul Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias Amy Newmark & Angela Timashenka Geiger No-one should face Alzheimer’s or dementia alone. 101 stories of caregiving, coping & compassion. These stories will support you through all phases of your journey. Validation The Feil Method Naomi Feil Disoriented old people return to the past, reliving past pleasures to relieve boredom. Interesting book to help us to a wise old age. The Validation Breakthrough Naomi Feil Simple techniques for communicating with people with Alzheimer’s type dementia. Creating Moments of Joy For the Person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Jolene Brackley A guide to lightening the lives of those with shortterm memory loss. Understand the person with Alzheimer’s. When you see a twinkle in your loved one’s eyes or a smile on their face, you have created a moment of joy. Keeping in Touch With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s Jane Crisp Ideas about how carers can celebrate & value the lives of those who have dementia. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s Joanne Koenig Coste A groundbreaking approach for everyone dealing with the disease. How to help a patient dress successfully (very useful info), eat & drink (a skill to learn again). Talking to Alzheimer’s Claudia J. Strauss Simple ways to connect when you visit with a family member or friend. Offers practical things you can do to stay connected with a person with Alzheimer’s.
BOOK TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care Virginia Bell & David Troxel A book that will be picked up time & time again. The person with Alzheimer’s is responsive to a good friend. The friend learns patience, laughter & love. Most informative. Love Laughter & Mayhem in Eldercare Facilities Cindy Keith, RN, BS & Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, MPH (forward) About eldercare facilities & the master key for dementia training. Keeping Busy A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia James R. Dowling & Nancy L. Mace (forward) Describes a variety of activities designed to bring meaning and enjoyment to the lives of persons with dementia. Life is Goodbye Life is Hello Grieving well through all kinds of loss Alla Renee Bozarth PHD Life means having & holding, then letting go & giving up. We can survive the loss. Do what you can to heal that loss. This pain does not last forever. Coming to Grief Pam Heaney (NZ Author) A survival guide to grief & loss. A recognition that recovery requires action. Rain, Hail or Shine Exploring Change, Loss & Grief in a Carer’s World Tricia Irving (NZ Book) Illustrated by David Hughson Written for carers, this book talks honestly & openly about the sorts of changes, losses & grief carers can experience. Includes tips for self-care. More Than Body, Brain & Breath A Guide to Spiritual Care of People with Alzheimer’s Disease Eileen Shamy For those actively engaged in or interested in spiritual ministry to persons with dementia, it ranges from deep philosophical thinking to practical recommendations. Singing in the Rain Vicky Ruppert & Ann Henderberg Weathering the storm of dementia with humour, love & patience. Covering denial, anxiety & fear. Part story, part guide. Dilemma of Dementia A Daughter’s Story Julia Millen (NZ Author) Describes caring for an aging parent losing their ability to reason, remember, think & take care of themselves. Offers practical advice & moral support. Who Will I Be When I Die? Christine Boden. Foreword by Mike Monro. The authors journey, inspiration & strength as a single mother to three young daughters, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her mid-40s. Dancing with Dementia Christine Bryden A story of living positively with dementia.
BOOK TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION My Journey into Alzheimer’s Disease Robert Davis Written by a man who remained a ministering servant to the end, using his last lucid thoughts to share with us his walk of faith into Alzheimer's Disease, Rev. Robert Davis gives hope to other victims & their care-givers. Death in Slow Motion Eleanor Cooney In this memoir the author documents the slow erosion of her mother's mind, the powerful bond the two shared, her own descent into despair & how she learned to cope. In Search of my Father Dr Helena Popovic A moving story that is part diary, part scientific & part practical guide. Includes advice on sleep deficiency which accelerates the aging process & exercise advice. My Father Forgets Lynn McAndrews The author shares the stages of memory loss, details of her father's dying, the emotions experienced, & lets us know that the victims of terminal illness & their families are not alone. Iris A Memoir of Iris Murdoch John Bayley Not just an autobiography but a brave, brilliant book, balanced against the joys of a lifetime companionship. Made into a film. Hazel’s Journey Sue Pieters Hawke & Hazel Flynn Set in Australia, follows Hazel’s journey with dementia from start to finish. Song for Rosaleen Pip Desmond (NZ Author) The story of Rosaleen, who had vascular dementia from her early 70’s. Discusses practical & ethical dilemmas & raises important questions. My Stroke of Insight Jill Bolte Taylor PHD A brain scientists’ personal journey. Recommended read about care of stroke patients. Dementia Frand & Linda’s Story Louise Morse Based on a true story, it encourages one to really see the person behind their diagnosis & to understand the meaning behind their behaviour. The Notebook Nicholas Sparks A deeply moving novel. A love story, in which a central character has dementia. Made into a film.
BOOK TITLE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION Shades of Grace Barbara Delinsky An extraordinary novel about Grace (& her daughter & granddaughter) who slips into Alzheimer’s disease at a young age. Still Alice Lisa Genova A gripping novel of a woman in her prime watching the life she once knew fade away. Poignant portrait of Alzheimer’s. Made into a film. Dance Again Mrs Pelican Isabel Paterson A moving novel about one family’s struggle & triumph when faced with the challenge of changing relationships. Dedicated to Alzheimer’s sufferers & their carer’s. Memory Margaret Mahy (NZ Author) A novel donated to Alzheimer’s EBOP 1990. Explores the complex nature of memory. Features ‘Sophie’ a woman with Alzheimer’s. Her prose alone makes “Memory” hard to forget. Detective Luka and the Great Memory Mystery Renata Hopkins (NZ Author) For Children Story incorporating a grandmother’s diagnosis of dementia Finding Grandpa’s Song Grace Wyatt Illustrated by Michelle Peat For Children Story incorporating a grandfather’s diagnosis of dementia