Caddo Council On Aging
ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE

BOOKS DEALING WITH ALZHEIMER'S
DISEASE AND CAREGIVING

The books listed below are not endorsed by this organization, but are a resource guide to
aid in collecting information on this disease.

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer 's Disease, Related
Dementia & Memory Loss in Later Life.
Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Robins. 1999.
*This book is a great starting point for families. It discusses the stages of the disease, the
behaviors that can occur, long-term care placement, and the financial/legal aspect.

Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment. David Bonnet and Daniel Kuhn.
How Alzheimer's begins and the early symptoms. 1999.

Alzheimer's: The Answers You Need. Helen D. Davies & Michael P. Jensen. Guidebook for
individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. 1998.

Alzheimer's: The Complete Guide for Families and Loved Ones. Howard Gruetzner. 1997.

Caring for the Alzheimer Patient. Third Edition. Rayne L. Dippel, Ph.D. and J. Thomas Hutton,
M.D., Ph.D. An indispensable aid to family members of the Alzheimer's patient and to
professionals in all aspects of Alzheimer's services.

Coping with Alzheimer's: A Caregiver 's Emotional Survival Guide. Rose Oliver, Ph.D. &
Frances A. Bock, Ph.D.

Coping with Caring: Daily Reflections for Alzheimer Caregivers. Lyn Roche- 1996.

Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia. James R. Dowling. 1995.

Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at Life with Alzheimer's. Thomas DeBaggio. 2002.

Surviving Alzheimer's: A Guide for Families. Florian Raymond.

The Alzheimer's Sourcebook for Caregivers: A practical guide for getting through the day. Frena
Gray Davidson.

The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's - Proofing Your Home. Mark Warner. 2000.

The Elder Law Handbook: A Legal and Financial Survival Guide for Caregivers and Seniors.
Peter Strauss & Nancy M-Ledennan. 1996.

There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's.
Michael Castleman, Matthew Naythons & Dolores Gallagher-Thompson. 1999.

 

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