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In Get in the Boat, Darlene Fuchs shares the powerful and poignant story of her father Richard's experience as a caregiver to his wife Gail during her decline into dementia. This memoir, based on the journals of Richard Sonnichsen, is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring exploration of the enduring power of love, faith, and resilience in the face of life's most difficult challenges.

Alzheimer ist eine zutiefst schockierende Diagnose, denn die Krankheit gilt als unheilbar. Doch jetzt ist Rettung in Sicht: Dr. med. Michael Nehls entlarvt die Alzheimer-Demenz als Mangelerkrankung, die durch unsere heutige Lebensweise verursacht wird. Er präsentiert einen systematischen Ansatz, mit dem man sich nicht nur effektiv vor dieser Zivilisationskrankheit schützen, sondern sie in einem frühen Stadium sogar besiegen kann. Ein Hörbuch voller konkreter Ratschläge zur Vorbeugung und Heilung.

Embark on a caregiving journey with compassion and confidence. The Busy Caregiver Guide to Dementia empowers you to provide exceptional care without losing sight of your own well-being.

Der Bestseller von Dr. med. Michael Nehls jetzt endlich auch als Hörbuch: Weltweit sinkt die mentale Leistungsfähigkeit, insbesondere schon bei jungen Menschen, während die Depressionsraten dramatisch steigen. Jeder Vierzigste leidet mittlerweile an Alzheimer, und das bei rapide sinkendem Erkrankungsalter. Doch die Ursachen dafür werden nicht beseitigt, ganz im Gegenteil.

"There is no set of “directions” for caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia disorder. Each caregiving journey is unique, and will be in a constant state of change as the disease progresses. However, having a start point in preparing for and going along this journey helps to create a lasting partnership with the person you care for, the care team you build along the way, and may come to rely upon throughout the caregiving journey.

Fin dal concepimento, e per buona parte della vita, il nostro cervello conosce processi che ne garantiscono lo sviluppo e l'aumento delle capacità attraverso l'apprendimento. Ma in ognuna di queste fasi può essere oggetto di aggressioni che possono comprometterne le funzioni: stili di vita scorretti, fumo, uso di droghe o abuso di alcol, alimentazione sbagliata.

Are you currently feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of giving up while looking after someone with dementia? It's not an easy road, but with the right tools and mindset, it's a road that can be walked with purpose and fulfillment. So if you're feeling lost and overwhelmed, know that help is at hand.