Publisher's Synopsis
This booklet, based on the author's personal experience of caring for her mother - a victim of Alzheimer's disease, is designed to provide help, guidance and information for others who are caring for individuals with similar conditions or problems.;Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative condition of the central nervous system of the brain, which leads to cerebral degeneration of the part of the brain responsible for thought and personality. It is known to be one of the major causes of most types of dementia, including pre-senile and senile dementia. Its progress is long, slow and relentless and it can affect people as young as 27 years of age. There is no cure.;The author addresses problems carers face, ranging from coping with bizarre behaviour to finding ways to secure personal time. She also provides details of organizations that can assist with these problems.
