Are the Keys in the Freezer?: An Advocate's Guide for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
written by Jeri Warner, fl. 2015, Brenda Niblock, fl. 2015 and Patricia Woodell, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2014), 210 page(s)
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- Abstract / Summary
- Are the Keys in the Freezer? is an artful blend of practical advice and the compelling story of a family's search for the right care for their mother with dementia. This well-researched book is a must-read for families in the US looking for resources and ideas about care facilities, hospices, finances and costs of care, advance directives and other topics related to managing the affairs of the elderly with dementia. A story of conflict and of light-hearted moments, Are the Keys in the Freezer? is the rich personal testimony of a family's struggle to navigate the confusing world of dementia care choices for their mother. The book is an insider's guide to unravelling medical, legal, and regulatory issues that affect the quality of care for loved ones who cannot make care decisions for themselves. The book's easy, conversational tone turns complex issues into everyday language, making it an easy read for newcomers to the world of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
- Field of Interest
- Social Work
- Author
- Jeri Warner, fl. 2015, Brenda Niblock, fl. 2015, Patricia Woodell, fl. 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Copyright Message
- Copyright © Patricia Woodell, Brenda Niblock and Jeri Warner 2014, 2015
- Content Type
- Book
- Duration
- 0 sec
- Format
- Text
- Original Publication Date
- 2014
- Page Count
- 210
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Place Published / Released
- London, England
- Subject
- Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology & Counseling, Mental Health, Older Adults, Health Care, Eldercare, Memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, Micro
