Alzheimer’S Disease: A Guide to Caregiving

By Budd J. Hallberg and Genis M. Tarrant

This book provides guidance to non-professional caregivers who are responsible for the care, safety and well-being for patients struggling with AD.

Part I defines what Alzheimers disease is, who discovered it, when it was first detected and how that discovery came about. It outlines the AD diagnostic process and concludes with a number of actions a person should take once they have been diagnosed with AD.

Part II examines the duties and responsibilities of caregiving that are associated with AD. It analyzes the duties and responsibilities of personal versus institutional caregiving and describes each of their particular roles and how they evolve as the disease progresses.

Part III discusses Caregiver orientation. All too often, Caregivers become so consumed with the obligations of caregiving, that they neglect their own health. This section outlines major lifestyle changes that must take place.

Part IV explores the past one hundred years of treatments for ADRD, clinical trials, research and Caregiver investigations. Given the outcomes and progress made to date, novel methods for the treatment and cure of AD are recommended.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 6, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524603106

Budd J. Hallberg

Budd Hallberg started his career in 1966 as an investment banker, first with Francis I. duPont & Co. and then Dominick & Dominick Inc. In 1976, he joined the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, DC. In 1979, Hallberg was appointed a director of the agency. From 1985 until his retirement in 2008, he was managing director of SCAN Management Inc., a management consulting firm. The firm provided compliance and regulatory consultant services to the securities and futures industry. In 1965, Hallberg was appointed as a reserve commissioned officer in the army of the United States. He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College of the United States Army. Hallberg retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel in 2002. He has a BS degree from the University of the State of New York and holds an MA degree from Goddard College. Hallberg also studied at the University of Connecticut and Harvard University. Hallberg is a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. He is an avid horseback rider and enjoys golf and tennis. Hallberg resides in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Alzheimer's Disease:

A Guide to Caregiving

Budd J. Hallberg and Genis M. Tarrant

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

Part I: Alzheimer's Disease

Chapter 1: What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

Chapter 2: Alzheimer's Disease: The Diagnostic Process

Chapter 3: Having Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease -- What Do I Do?

Part II: Caregiving

Chapter 4: Personal Caregiving

Chapter 5: Institutional Caregiving

Part III: Caregiver's Well-being

Chapter 6: Lifstyle Adjustment

Chapter 7: Conclusion

Part IV: AD Clinical Trials, Research and Caregiver Expectations

A Novel Approach To ADRD Research: Finding Better Treatments And A Cure For AD

Appendices

Appendix A: Alzheimer's Disease.

Appendix B: Ten Best Hospitals For Adult Neurology & Neurosurgery.

Appendix C: List Of Organizations That Provide Information About ADRD.

Appendix D: Foods to Boost the Immune System.

Appendix E: Foods to Boost Your Brainpower

Appendix F: Essential Vitamins and Minerals.

Appendix G: Exercise Program for AD Patients and Caregivers.

Glossary of Selected Terms

Bibliography

About the Authors

DISCLAIMER

T he materials in this book are intended to help in your understanding of how doctors diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease and how those with the illness might be able to improve their health and prolong their quality of life by being active and informed patients.

That said, the intended audience for this book is NOT Alzheimer's disease patients. The information in this book is aimed primarily for the Caregivers of those afflicted with the disease.

Neither AuthorHouse nor the authors are responsible for your use of this educational material or its consequences. If an Alzheimer's disease patient or Caregiver has questions about any of the suggestions or recommendations made in this book, they should consult with their: 1) personal physician, 2) attorney and 3) accountant as deemed appropriate.

This volume is dedicated to the Caregivers of those who struggle with Alzheimer's disease. The net proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to certain research laboratories that are dedicated to developing effective treatments and a cure.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

T his book was made possible because a number of highly skilled and thoughtful people provided us with valuable suggestions and criticisms which added much to the text. Sincere thanks to:

Mary Furlong, M.A.

University of Iowa

V. Bruce Hirshauer, Ph.D.

Johns Hopkins University

Nicole Hummel, B.S.

Juniata College

Joshua M. Irvin, Student

Harrisburg Area Community College

Thomas J. Joyce, Ph.D.

Georgetown University

Gary Laabs, M.B.A., A.A.

Babson College

Harrisburg Area Community College School of Nursing

Cynthia A. Leggett, M.B.A.

Alvernia University

Chris Morgenstern, D.C.

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Philip Neuscheler, M.B.A.

Columbia University

Ross Tokosch, B.A.

Duquesne University

Haney Wahba, M.D.

Cairo University Medical School

Post Doctorial training: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Scott Wakefield, A.B.

Yale University

PREFACE

Y ou have likely purchased this book for one of four reasons. First, you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease: (AD) or a Related Disorder (RD) and are wondering what do I do now? Second, you have discovered that soon you will be a Caregiver for a person who is struggling with the disease and are asking yourself - what am I to expect? Third, for some time now, you have been a Caregiver to