The Handholder's Handbook: A Guide for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's or Other Dementias

by Rosette Teitel

Book Overview

In a national survey, 19 million Americans said they have a family member with Alzheimer's, and 37 million said they knew someone who had it. But when Rosette Teitel found herself in the role of caregiver to her ailing husband, she could find no books that answered her practical needs: How do you give a 170-pound man a shower? How do you pick him up when he falls? What support networks are available? When is it time to consider a nursing home and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813529409
• ISBN13: 9780813529400
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

What a wonderful book!

I can not say enough good things about this book! The author has given so much advice, both practical and emotional. You can tell this woman was a teacher as the chapters are clearly organized with a synopsis at the end of each and other sources of info. The index is excellent (and very useful). Best of all, she writes from the heart...she's been there and knows what the journey is like.

A Blessing!!!

Rosette Teitel is a gifted author. Her book is informative, helpful and full of PRACTICAL coping mechanisms, suggestions and resources. It is clearly written and is a guide on a difficult journey. My family and I found it to be invaluable . Mrs. Teitel addressed specific issues from many angles... all in one book!! THE HANDHOLDER'S HANDBOOK is a God-send... a MUST READ for caregivers of anyone with dementia/Alzheimer's. If you buy nothing else, BUY AND READ THE HANDHOLDER'S HANDBOOK!!