000			01497nam a2200193 4500
020			_a9781492927440
024			_a937035330
050			_aRC523
082			_a616.831
100	1		_aPatricia Woodell
245	1		_aAre the Keys in the Freezer?
260			_bCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
300			_a242 pages
520			_aAre the Keys in the Freezer?--An Advocate's Guide For Alzheimer's and Other Dementias is an artful blend of practical consumer advice and a compelling story of a family's search for answers as it grapples with their mother's descent into dementia. This well-researched book is a must-read for families looking for resources and ideas about care facilities, hospice, finances and costs of care, advance directives, and other topics about managing the affairs of the elderly. A story of conflict and of light-hearted moments, Are the Keys in the Freezer? is the rich personal testimony of a family's struggle to navigate the confusing world of dementia care choices for their mother. The book is an insider's guide to unraveling medical, legal, and regulatory issues that affect the quality of care for loved ones who cannot make care decisions for themselves. The book's easy, conversational tone turns complex issues into everyday language, making it an easy read for newcomers to the world of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
650			_aMedicine/Health
700	1		_aJeri Warner
700	1		_aBrenda Niblock
999			_c11558 _d11558