Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: Advice from Dr. Ruth

Chapter 1: How to Help Yourself

Chapter 2: Feelings

Chapter 3: You Get to Have a Life, Too

Chapter 4: When You’re Taking Care of Your Spouse

Chapter 5: When You’re Taking Care of a Parent or Other Relative

Chapter 6: Dealing with Professional Caregivers

Chapter 7: Helping Children and Grandchildren Cope

Part Two: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Chapter 8: Treating Alzheimer’s

Chapter 9: Tips for Caregivers

Chapter 10: Where You Can Get Help

Chapter 11: Facilities

Chapter 12: Legal and Financial Issues

Appendix: Internet Resources

Index

About the Authors