Looking after someone ill, elderly or disabled can be physically and emotionally challenging, especially if you are new to caring. However, you are not alone.Offering practical advice and drawing on the latest research in the field of caring, this book helps you begin your journey as a carer.Simply written, without unnecessary jargon, this supportive guide will show you how to help the person in your care, in a manner that fosters their independence, dignity and self respec...

This book has provided a wellness view of manic depression. Although the stay well stories and plans do not represent all people who experience manic depression these stories fill an important gap in our understanding of manic depression. Rather than focus only on the burden of manic depression it is crucial to also listen to people who stay well. These stories provide proof that people with manic depression can aspire to full lives.

Alzheimer's disease affects about 13 percent of individuals over the age of 65 and about 50 percent of those over the age of 85. Almost 15 million Americans spend their time caring for a person with Alzheimer’s dementia. If your love one suffers from this condition or starts to show early warning signs, you are probably very concerned and worried. You want the best for your family, and would do anything to help your loved one and your family cope as best as possible through this life chang...

YOUR BRAIN: Why do we have emotions? What is creativity? Do we have free will? Why do we have dreams? Where do memories go? How do we learn and how can neuroscience teach us to improve or enhance our minds? 100 Lessons on Your Brain in 100 Words or Less explores neuroscience, biology, and psychology to help unravel the complex biological factors that help explain how our minds work. Your Brain is the most complex object in the universe. Spend a little time investigating the nature of your min...

Thorough and compassionate information about dementia and Alzheimers for caregivers and people with early dementia.As the population continues to age, so too the numbers of people with dementia and Alzheimers grow. Inevitably, it will affect everyone in some way . . . as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support the main caregiver. The effects of dementia spread far into the community.Based on Dr Chris Pe...

Autism is a life-long developmental disorder affecting about half a million people in the UK. The autistic spectrum is very wide and each person can be affected differently. Discovering your child has autism can be a bewildering experience. You will want to know exactly what autism is, what causes it and what can be done to ease any difficulties. Answers to questions like ‘how will I cope?’ and ‘will my child go to a mainstream school?’ are provided in this book along wi...

"How to Be Happy! A Depression Self Help Guide" is written by an author that has had personal experience dealing with depression. After many years Grace Anderson finally found the right combination of things to help her to take control of her life. She now walks through life with the knowledge that it is possible to get through the day without suffering from episodes of severe unhappiness.

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.Written by two FASD experts, it describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how FASD affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of simple, illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how you can identify FASD and gives guidanc...

This e-book covers everything you wanted to know about neuroplasticy. All the new data that is available, all the new research covering the theme of brain plasticity. The book starts with general anatomy and physiology needed to understand the information in the book. The next chapter is about history and you would be surprised to see that therm neuroplasticity is not new! What is new is the research being more widespread. Book also contains information about brain damage, mental health an...

Coping with anxiety via anxiety management can be effectively achieved if you understand what severe anxiety means and how it progresses. Anxiety disorders are labeled in various categories such as General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), social phobias and panic attacks. Regardless of how anxiety is defined, short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, with the aid of proper anxiety management strategies, is entirely possible. More often than not, people tend to conf...

Are You Someone Who Suffers From Bipolar Disorder?Do You Have A Loved One Who Is Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?Want To Know How To Treat Bipolar Disorder?Bipolar disorder is a very serious condition. It's hard to understand its severity if you don't suffer from this condition. Bipolar is a condition which affects people of different ages, from adults to children. It creates a lot of problems not only for the sufferer but their loved ones as well. Currently, there is...

The anxiety and phobia workbook is not just for those who are suffering from chronic phobia or anxiety. We all go through moments of uncertainty and fear. It is natural for us to lose control of our lives even if it is just for a few days. This can cause a lot of distress. You need to learn how to deal with anxiety, panic attacks and phobia because if not dealt with, they can take control of your life. For those who already have these conditions, there is help. In fact, you do not have to ...