For all whose lives are touched by the devastation of Alzheimer's disease, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's offers guidance, comfort, and hope. This clear, compassionate guide explains: how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and what course it takes; how Alzheimer's affects memory, emotions, and behavior; which symptoms of Alzheimer's can be treated; the spiritual and emotional challenges that caregivers face; how to handle an Alzheimer patient's bizarre behavior; how to explain Alzheimer's to children; how to balance the patient's needs with your own; and when and where to seek help. A unique combination of sensitive spiritual support and up-to-date factual knowledge. —Dennis J. Selkoe, M.D., Harvard Medical School "As one of millions who has suffered with a family member struck by Alzheimer's, I welcome this book's solace and advice for others on this difficult journey. While we hope and fight for a cure that lies in the future, it is also important to deal with the present-and this fine book is here to help." —Senator John D. Rockefeller IV (Democrat, West Virginia) "Simple, realistic, reassuring. . . . This is excellent counsel." —Ray Olson, Booklist About the Author: Dr. Earl A. Grollman a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts, for thirty-six years. A certified death educator and counselor, he was cited as "Hero of The Heartland" for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physicians' forums, and hospital nursing associations, and has addressed many support groups, such as Compassionate Friends, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Widows Personal Services. He has also appeared on national television and radio, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Children's Journal, All Things Considered, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Recently, he was featured on National Public Radio's End of Life series in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement. Awards: • Father of the Flame Award from World Gathering of Bereavement 2006 • Center for Death Education and Bioethics 2006 • Death Education Award for 2000 by the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) • Lifetime Achievement Award from Children Hospice International in honor of his compassionate efforts-an award has also been established in his name • Hospice Care Award for "his significant contribution to the understanding of the plight of the terminally ill and the bereaved" • Avery Weisman Award from the American Institute of Life-Threatening Illness and Loss • Distinguished Human Service Award from Yeshiva University • Compassionate Friends Award "As a counselor, an author, and a person, Earl Grollman makes a wonderful difference in this world." -Fred Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Like having a talk with a wise, caring friend." -Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles "Earl Grollman's writings occupy a special place on my shelves . . . No one does a better job of helping us help the stricken adult or child to cope with grief." -Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People
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