When Reasoning No Longer Works, Angel Smits
When Reasoning No Longer Works, Angel Smits
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When Reasoning No Longer Works
A Practical Guide for Caregivers Dealing with Dementia & Alzheimer's Care

Author: Angel Smits

Narrator: Derek Botten

Unabridged: 6 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/14/2019


Synopsis

Nearly five million families deal with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia on a daily basis. They do this with little training, and often only their good intentions guide them. When Reasoning No Longer Works is the training manual these family caregivers have been searching for.Written by a Gerontologist with more than twenty years of experience, this reference gives the reader an easy to understand view of what dementia does to the brain, how it is diagnosed, and most importantly, how to deal with its effects.Bulleted lists clearly explain:• How to avoid a catastrophic reaction• Specific approaches for aggressive behavior• How to deal with disruptive behaviors• Ways to diminish wandering• What to do when a wanderer is missing• When to look for outside helpYou’ll also follow the story of Lou and Rose, a couple who share their lives with Alzheimer’s disease. Together, they find the answers to questions caregivers and victims are sometimes afraid to ask.(with foreword by Dr. Randall J. Bjork)"Sixteen years ago, my father, Charles, died as the result of AD. For many years to come, I knew that I had failed him. I wish I knew then what I read about now in When Reasoning No Longer Works. The stress of living with an Alzheimer’s patient in the family can be heart-wrenching, but this book provides hope and help.” — Jeanie M, daughter and caregiver

Reviews

Goodreads review by Timothy on April 19, 2020

Great book to give for those who are caring for a loved one with memory disorders to help them understand their loved one. This book was easy to understand without bogging the mind down with unnecessary medical terms. The writer did a great job of weaving story narrative into the practical helps tha......more

Goodreads review by Judy on August 06, 2017

Great Book My mom was just diagnosed with Dementia. This book will help my sisters and I so much. We have so much to learn and we can't afford to hurt our Mom. But knowing what to do is so hard. Thanks for answering so many questions.......more

Goodreads review by Mary on August 03, 2017

Review Angels Smits book, When Reasoning No Longer Works, is a must-have practical guide for care-givers dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s care. She frames her practical suggestions within a story of a couple dealing with the escalating symptoms of progressive dementia. That storyline illustrates......more

Goodreads review by theresa on September 06, 2024

This book explains in easy to understand terms different types of dementia and what to expect at each level as the disease progresses. It explains Catastrophic Reactions and how to prevent them and how to lessen the severity when they do happen. And they will. I have this situation in my family and......more

Goodreads review by NICK ST. AMANT on July 31, 2020

Good information This book gives good information on many aspects of progressing dementia. I would have preferred a little more detail though. Such as why Lou didn't consider putting Rose into residential care when she attacked him and drew blood. Or how he got her to agree to daycare. Especially sin......more