Day by Day: Caring for an Older Adult with Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementing Illness

This book is designed to teach caregivers about dementia, what it is, what causes it, available treatments, and what to expect as the illness progresses. It discusses the unique experiences of caregivers, their needs, and how to care for themselves, as well as the puzzling and sometimes problem behaviors that people with dementia may experience. There is information to help with end of life decisions, after death, and extensive resources to help caregivers cope.