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Alzheimer's Disease Paul Dash, M.D., Nicole Villemarette-Pittman, Ph.D. (Demos Medical Publishing, 2005)

Recommended by the American Academy of Neurology, the book discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier Patricia R. Callone, M.A., M.R.E., Connie Kudlacek, B.S., Barbara C. Vasiloff, M.A., Janaan Manternach, D.Min., and Roger A. Brumback, M.D. (Demos Medical Publishing, 2005)

Written by members of the Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter, this book offers practical information for patients, caregivers, and families on Alzheimer's disease, including the medical, legal, and financial issues.

There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's Michael Castleman, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Ph.D., and Matthew Naythons, M.D. (Perigee, 1999)

Offers a sensitive approach with a step-by-step plan for treating and caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons With Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life Nancy L. Mace, M.A., and Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. (Warner Books, 2001)

A handbook for caregivers.

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