The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life, by Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins (TPB, 1999, autographed by Peter Rabins, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, $7, which is 1/3 the internet price.)
A lot has happened since this book first came out in 1981. This 1999 edition is now also out of date, but I doubt it will make much of a difference. I was amazed how very practical the suggestions are. I can think of many times in the past when I would have liked to have been able to pass this book on to someone who needed it. Most important of all, this book will remind you that you are not the only one having to cope with such an overwhelming situation. If you are in such a situation, check the organizations at the end of book to see if they might be able to help you. Also, look for a caretaker's support group that meets in your area. I know the difference a support group can make when you are hurting and scared.
You can find this book in the mental health section of the medical section, avail. 9/23.
