Co-published with Alzheimer PEI
ISBN 1-894838-11-4 - 112 pp - 6 x 9 - pb - covered coil binding - $19.95 CAD

A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE FOR ALZHEIMER AND RELATED DISEASES

Non-fiction by Judith McCann-Beranger
Over 18,000 copies in print

"This is an excellent, concise, and comprehensive guide. We were particularly impressed by the way McCann-Beranger addressed the sensitive topics of spirituality and sexuality. We will be using this guide in Nova Scotia."

-- Kathryn Garden and Anne Hallisey,
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia

A Caregiver's Guide is being used by paid caregivers and families all across the country. It provides information on what Alzheimer Disease is, its diagnosis and stages, treatments, suggestions for ensuring a safe home environment, and practical tips on communicating, activities, bathing, eating, spirituality, and sexuality.

Judith McCann-Beranger, BA, BEd, MA, CCFE, has been involved in working with and on behalf of families for all of her adult life. She is a Board Member of Family Mediation Canada, and is Past-President of Family Service Canada. Judy is currently the Executive Director of Alzheimer PEI. She and her husband Greg live in Charlottetown.

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