This book has many useful suggestions and shows a deep understanding of the challenges of caregiving for someone with dementia. It was comforting to read the short descriptions of situations and how to react to them. It made me less irritable with caring for my relative. I plan to get another copy to have available for when I meet other people who face the same issues.

A truly remarkable and instructional guide for care givers of people with dementia or alzheimers. So much of what was going on in my mother's life at this stage, began to make sense to me and I was better prepared to help her. Great book!

Nuria Fernandez
Chicago

An extremely helpful book for those who are experiencing dementia and/or Alzheimer's with a loved one. You are not alone! And all those strange things that are happening are not out of the ordinary for the condition. This book covers the basics, and provides helpful suggestions for living with, caring for, and coping with dementia and your love one.

This is an excellent book. It is written in a warm and caring manner which is easy to understand. It is full of information not just for anyone dealing with a dementia patient, but for anybody who is caring for another person, (or who may think at some point they will). It covers subjects which apply to the caring of anyone who is ill and/or elderly, even if it is not dementia. I would recommend this book to anyone, before they are faced with the illness. I wish I'd read it sooner, but better late than never. Absolutely a great book, it should be in every library. I plan to buy 2 copies for my library, I will definitely NOT donate mine. I can't say enough good things about this book.

This book, now in its 4th edition, is absolutely one of the finest books that has been written regarding Alzheimer's Disease and the process of care giving. Full of detail about the disease, this book also takes it a step further, providing very practical information on care giving, making a home / care giving setting a safe place, and, frankly, providing suggestions for periodic care giving to the care giver. Throughout the several editions, I have come to recommend, loan, give, patients and care givers this book perhaps 50 times or more, and, every time I hear the same thing - "what a helpful, fantastic book!". Published by Johns Hopkins and holding a 95% 5 star rating on Amazon, it's unbeatable. it's 600 pages long. that might, at first blush, seem like a lot to read. none of us who give care to others can set aside 10 to 60 hours (depending on your reading speed) right away to read it all and made sense of it all. Take your time. It's not a race to get through it - it's a race to understand the contents - take your time and begin to put into practice an additional suggestion each day. This book is a labor of love and is worth the price, used, new, and way more (oh no - don't tell Johns Hopkins that or they'll start charging us a lot more!!). Best of luck, and be sure to find for yourself a support group in your community or on-line.

Absolutely the definitive book for anyone dealing with dementia, alzheimers, etc. Great to give to all family members. Very thorough and easy reading.

My mother has been diagnosed with dementia, probably Alzheimer's, and I have been seeking information to help me understand and deal with her deteriorating mental capabilities. This book provided great examples of what to expect, what others have gone through, and how to deal with some of the more difficult issues. It was recommended to me by a geriatric case manager, and I highly recommend it to others.

I appreciate what the authors put together in this book - it has a ton of useful info and has helped me in understanding (and thus adding alittle patience) to what is happening with several senior members of my family.

Not all the info is relevant to my needs, but that's the point, not everyone has the same issues to deal with.

Thanks!

Very superficial and general information. I've read a lot on this subject since my mom's diagnosis a couple of months ago and I'm frankly puzzled as to why this book is recommended so frequently.

The Alzheimer Assn's website provides more thorough information. It's extremely well written and easy to understand. And free.

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An excellent book for learning. Some I knew and some I became aware of for the first time. I bought two more books for my children.

This is a must read by all! Whether you have a family member with Dementia or you are curious about this topic.

This is known as the caregiver's "bible" for a good reason. If you have a loved-one with any kind of dementia, you really should pick up this book...it's timeless and so helpful.

A good friend recommended the book and she knew what she was talking about. As a young baby-boomer, both my parents are showing signs of dementia and I'm relieved and informed by the comments shared in the text. Things are going much easier now that my whole family is better prepared to handle the impact of this disease. I sent a copy to both my sister and brother in Ohio because they too have aging inlaws that may eventually exhibit periods of dementia and may find a sense of comfort from the knowledge.

I was looking for a resource to learn more about dementia and Alzheimers. This was a wonderful book for anyone who is needing more information about the disease and I loaned it to a friend who is experiencing many of the same things - highly recommended if your loved one has or believes they have AD.

purchased as a recommendation from a doctor after my mom was diagnosed w/ alzheimer's. a must read.

Excellent resource book for the entire family of a loved one or friend that has dementia/Alzheimer disease.

although I have only read the first couple of chapters, I have found this book to be very informative.

This book has been a lifesaver - have shared it with many friends who face the issue of caretaking for a loved one with Alzheimer's

An excellent reference for anyone who has a loved one or a friend who is suffering from Alzheimers. It will help you to understand what is happening in every stage of this dibilitating disease. It is a must read!

Wow, this book has it all. It's been very helpful, in that I hadn't read anything other than blurbs on the net about alzheimer's disease. A cousin suggested it as the best reference book she's found. My dear aunt is suffering from it now, and as a part-time caregiver, I see that the events I see in her life are a progression of the disease, I can expect certain symptomology in the future. It's given me more insight on a cruel time of her life.

I wish I had bought this book many years ago! It makes you realize you are not alone in your struggles of taking care of someone with memory issues. The ideas for how to deal with the problems are exceptional! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a book!

This book contains the most helpful information for a caretaker of someone with dementia. It tells you what you might be able to expect in the future and how to prepare for it. It helps you understand so much about dementia, especially Alzheimer's Disease. I have recommended it to many people. I highly recommend it to anyone caring for someone with dementia.

This book was very informative and helpful in understanding what is going on with a family member and what we can anticipate in the future. It gives a good overview of dementia and everything related to it.

greatly written and tells a lot.Has been a lot of help in understanding these health problems

I can see how this book would be helpful for some, but to me it was filled with a lot of common sense. If you know nothing at all about dementia, it could be of assistance, but I wasn't wowed by this book at all. If you feel that you are lost and have no idea what to do, you may benefit from this book, but I didn't really benefit that much.

For the past 10 years, I have been a full time in-home caregiver for my mother who has dementia. I am not medically trained in any formal way, so this caregiving responsibility has forced me to do a lot of personal research in order for me to advocate properly for her. To that end I've read numerous books and attended seminars on caregiving and dealing with dementia. In my opinion, "The 36-Hour Day" is the gold standard of references for the dementia caregiver. It's one of those books that doesn't claim to have all the answers, but indeed teaches you a lot about dementia and what to expect at various points in the disease. It's not a book that has to be read cover to cover in order to help you, either - heaven knows, full time caregivers don't always have the time to sit and read. But I honestly feel that every person who needs to care for a dementia patient (and that includes home service caregivers, family caregivers and professional, medical caregivers) needs to have a copy of this book for reference. It will be a huge benefit to the caregiver as well as the patient.

FOR ANYONE DEALING WITH THIS CONFUSING, FRUSTRATING DISEASE, GIVES YOU SOME PEACE OF MIND.
I THOUGHT I WAS LOOSING IT, THE BURDEN IS OVERWHELMING.
BUY IT!!!!!

This book is most helpful - even skipping through will help. It was highly recommended by a friend and I have already told many friends about it. If you are facing this situation - I urge to get this book. Best wishes to those who are dealing with this.

The 36-Hour Day is a MUST READ for anyone who lives with a person suffering from dementia or other debilitating memory-loss ailments. There is a world of useful information and help on how to deal with memory loss in loved ones.

This is a well written, easy to read book. If dementia is touching the life of someone you care about this book can confirm things you may have already seen as well as provide insight on what's to come. Although every person is special, we have so much in common.

I purchased this book because a loved one was recently diagnosed with dementia and it was recommended reading. I would totally recommend this book as a great resource for anyone faced with having a friend or family member with this problem. It gives very understandable information about what this disease is all about and ways to handle your interactions with this person, particularly if you are the caregiver. It's a must if you are the caregiver to help you keep things in perspective, which is very hard to do if you are closely involved with their daily care.

My Grandmother was diagnosed with Progressive supra nuclear palsy and dementia this year. This book came highly recommended and now I know why. It is like my second bible. Whenever she exhibits a new behavior I pull out the book to find out how to handle it. It is an excellent reference tool for anyone dealing with dementia. It has saved me hours of researching and decreased worthless arguements. I suggest it to everyone I know with a loved one in the same situation.

The book was in excellent condition and was shipped ultra fast! Thanks for the great service.

I am so sorry that I did not read this book 5 years ago. It explained why my mom behaves the way that she does. I think that everyone needs to read this because there is not a person alive that does not or will not love someone who has dementia or Alzheimers. It gives medical information that is easy to understand as well as ways to best deal with their loved one. It reassures the caregiver that they need to take care of themselves and it helps them to realize that thier loved one still loves them but is sometimes unable to show it in acceptable ways.

For those of us who are caregivers, this book is a lifesaver. Before reading this book I was certain that many of the behaviors that my family member exhibits were unique to her. While I often read about Alzheimer's, I never read anything that made me stop and realize that, first, I am not alone, and second, that there are ways that I can handle situations better. This book is full of great suggestions on how to deal with the many behavioral issues that are exhibited by those with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Whenever I have an especially difficult day, I go online to the Alzheimer's page and remind myself how difficult it is for my family member. This book drove home that message, yet more importantly provided me with some tools on how to deal with these issues. I cannot stress enough how much I thought our situation and the behaviors were unique; it is liberating to realize that they are not. As well, understanding why the person exhibits such behaviors makes it much easier to respond correctly.

I wish I could thank the authors personally for this book. I hope they both know that their wisdom, concern and awareness of the Alzheimer patient has made a difference for me, and I am certain has made a difference for many others.

Caregivers -- buy this book, you will find some stress greatly diminished.

The 36-Hour Day is an excellent book for anyone dealing with Alzheimer's patients. It is hard for me to imagine anyone with the disease reading the book, but family members will benefit tremendously.

Well-written, easy to read, and comprehansive..excellent resource! I have already recommended it to others facing a future as a caregiver.

I can not stress enough just how helpful and informative this book is. My Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease 6 years ago. In those 6 years we have seen numerous doctors, taken numerous tests, spoke to many Social Workers, Home Health Aides, etc. NO ONE gave me the advice, information, suggestions, help, etc., anywhere near as well and thorough as "The 36 Hour Day".
I think so highly of this book and recommend it so much; that just last week, I had a meeting with the Director of Nursing, Head Nurse, and Social Worker at the nursing home where my Dad resides. I highly recommended this book and told the Dir. Of Nursing, it should be mandatory reading for anyone working in the facility.
If you have a loved one or are a care taker of someone with Alzheimer Disease---RUN do not walk, to your nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of this book.

This is an exemplary book,thorough and well written re the information essential to dealing with a loved one with alzheimers. I couldn't put it down...not that I enjoyed what I read...but how appropriate it was to the situation at hand.