{"product_id":"a-personal-guide-to-living-with-paperback","title":"A Personal Guide to Living with - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePrudence Twigg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSandy Burgener\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMemory loss can create problems in every aspect of a person's life. The challenge of communicating thoughts and feelings can be made even harder by other people's negative perceptions of dementia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book provides practical guidance for coping with progressive memory loss, and includes examples of real people who have faced similar challenges. These stories highlight both good and bad ways to deal with the problems that arise, and are also useful for describing the experiences of memory loss to friends and family. The authors suggest ways of maintaining physical and mental health by staying active and engaged in society. They also offer techniques for improving communication, preserving self-esteem and overcoming the stigma associated with memory loss. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss offers inspiration and advice for anyone in the early stages of dementia. It also provides useful insight for family and friends who wish to offer support for a loved one affected by progressive memory loss.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandy Burgener, Ph.D., is Associate Professor at University of Illinois College of Nursing and a certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with a clinical and research focus on increasing quality of life for persons with progressive memory loss or dementia. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the Gerontological Society of America Prudence Twigg, Ph.D., is a Visiting Lecturer at Indiana University School of Nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9.2 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730101538879,"sku":"9781843108634","price":51.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f6c37527d3da04aa42007e80bc238140.webp?v=1765124822","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-personal-guide-to-living-with-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}