From the Book - 1st Fireside trade pbk. ed.
Part I. Talking with Your Medical Team
1. About a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
2. To Get a Reliable Referral for a Top Alzheimer's Specialist
3. To Find a Top Alzheimer's Specialist
4. About the Test Results for Alzheimer's Disease
5. To Ask When Getting Second Opinion
Part II. Choosing Treatments
6. To Ask About Alzheimer's Drugs
8. To Avoid Alternative Treatment Scams
9. Before Participating in a Clinical Trial
Part III. Caring for the Person with Alzheimer's Disease
10. To Decide if Your Loved One Can Remain at Home
11. To Assess Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease
12. To Decide, Should Mom Move In with Me?
13. To Find Quality Adult Day Care for Alzheimer's Patients
14. To Hire a Top Home Health Care Agency
15. To Choose a Long-Term Care Facility for an Alzheimer's Resident
16. To Recognize Elder Abuse
Part IV. Caring for the Caregiver
17. For a Caregiver's Emotional Health
18. When One Spouse Has Alzheimer's Disease
19. For Long-Distance Caregivers-Does Dad Need Help?
20. Before Joining an Alzheimer's Support Group
21. The 10 Worst Questions to Ask People with Alzheimer's Disease
Part V. Planning for the Future
22. For Deciding When to Retire from Driving
23. For a Caregiver's Financial Health
24. To Settle Legal Issues at the End of Life
25. For Choosing Quality Hospice Care
Conclusion: Living Well with Alzheimer's Disease
