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The titles on this list include guides, innovative approaches to care, and memoirs, especially those which highlight the voices of individuals experiencing memory loss. Created by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. Annotations from publisher's copy, unless otherwise attributed.(Created by the Older Adults Program Manager, September 2023)
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The Problem of Alzheimer's
Nonfiction. Part case studies, part meditation on the past, present and future of the disease, this book traces Alzheimer's disease from its discovery and tells the story of the biomedical breakthroughs that may allow it to finally be prevented and treated by medicine.
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Travelers to Unimaginable Lands
Nonfiction. These compelling case histories meld science and storytelling to illuminate the complex relationship between the mind of someone with dementia and the mind of the person caring for them.
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Day to Day Living With Dementia
Nonfiction. For over 20 years, Ms. Lunde has made it her mission to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for those living with dementia and their care partners. This book gives you the researched-backed strategies Ms. Lunde applies in her work every day.
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The Memory of All That
Nonfiction. Deeply in love, Cal and Mary brave divorce, marry, and help each other succeed in their work. Cal becomes a renowned inventor, Mary a best-selling author. Then Alzheimer's strikes.
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The 36-hour Day
Nonfiction. For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work for caregivers of those with dementia. an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and compassionate approach to care. (Book cover)
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Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Nonfiction. A comprehensive look at the typical symptoms associated with dementia, current findings regarding common causes of the disease, and gives essential tips for managing the day-to-day challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
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The Swimmers
Fiction. A tender story of a group of swimmers who cope with the disruption of their routines in various ways, including Alice, who has dementia. (Publishers Weekly) The 2023 Seattle Reads selection.
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Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People
Nonfiction. A new ethics guideline for caregivers of "deeply forgetful people" and a program on how to communicate and connect based on 30 years of community dialogues through Alzheimer's organizations across the globe.
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The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease
Nonfiction. The Dementia Connection Model is a recipe to connect families in a way that produces positive interactions and preserves their loved one's level of functioning for as long as possible.
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Biohack your Brain
Nonfiction. A neuroscientist's groundbreaking, science-driven plan for revitalizing, nourishing and rejuvenating your most essential asset - your brain.
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