The following publications provide more information on Alzheimer's disease and its treatment, and extensive information for caregivers. Unless otherwise noted, they can be obtained through bookstores and libraries. Although a short list of books when you consider how many books are written on this disease, it still may be difficult to choose what to read next. The Alzheimer's Association South Central Wisconsin Chapter recommends several books to begin with. Their recommendations have been marked with an asterisk (*).

Nontechnical literature

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life. Mace NL, Rabins PV. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD, 4th ed. 2006

Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide. Greist JH, Jefferson JW, Katzelnick DJ. Information Centers, Madison Institute of Medicine^®, Madison, WI, 2004.

Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Families and Caregivers. Powell LS, Courtice K. Perseus Publishing, Cambridge, MA, 3rd ed. 2002

Alzheimer's Disease: A Handbook for Caregivers. Hamdy RC, Turnbull JM, Edwards J, Lancaster MM (eds). Mosby, St. Louis, 3rd ed. 1998

Alzheimer's Disease - Frequently Asked Questions: Making Sense of the Journey. Gray-Davidson F. Lowell House, Los Angeles, CA, 1998

Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers. Kuhn D. Hunter House, Alameda, CA, 2nd ed. 2003

*Alzheimer's: The Answers You Need. Davies HD, Jensen MP. Elder Books, Forest Knolls, CA, 1998

*Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer's Disease. Tanzi R, Parson AB, Tanzi RE. Perseus Publishing, Cambridge, MA, 2000

*A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care. Bell V, Troxel D. Health Professions Press, Baltimore, MD, 2002

The Forgetting. Alzheimer's: Portrait of an Epidemic. Shenk D. Doubleday, New York, 2002

*Getting to Know the Life Stories of Older Adults: Activities for Building Relationships. Laurenhue K. Health Professions Press, Baltimore, MD, 2007

Keeping Your Brain Young: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity. McKhann G, Albert M. John Wiley, New York, 2002

The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer's. Knowles C. Three Rivers Press, NY, 2000

*Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease. Coste JK. Houghton Mifflin, New York, 2003

Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at the Life with Alzheimer's. DeBaggio T. Free Press, New York, 2002

The Loss of Self: A Family Resource for the Care of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. Cohen D, Eisdorfer C. W.W. Norton, New York, rev. ed. 2001

*The Mature Mind. Cohen GD. Basic Books, New York, 2005

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease. Petersen R. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2002

The Memory Bible: An Innovative Strategy for Keeping Your Brain Young. Small D. Hyperion, New York, 2002

Memory Fitness: A Guide for Successful Aging. Einstein GO, McDaniel MA. Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 2004

Talking to Alzheimer's: Simple Ways to Connect When You Visit with a Family Member or Friend. Strauss CJ. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA, 2001

There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's. Castleman M, Gallagher-Thompson D, Naythons M. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1999

When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers. Glenner JA, Stehman JM, Davagnino J, Galante MJ, Green ML. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 2005

Technical literature

Alzheimer's Dementia. Doody RS (ed). Carma Publishing, Delray Beach, FL, 2008

The Clinical Management of Early Alzheimer's Disease: A Handbook. Mulligan R, Van Der Linden M, Juillerat AC (eds). Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahwah, NJ, 2002

Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Dementia. Geldmacher DS. Handbooks in Health Care, Newtown, PA, 2nd ed. 2003

Counseling the Alzheimer's Caregiver: A Resource for Health Care Professionals. Mittelman MS, Epstein C, Pierzchala A. American Medical Association, Chicago, 2002

The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research. Weiner MF, Lipton AM (eds). American Psychiatric Publishing, Washington, DC, 3rd ed. 2003

Impact of New Therapies on Alzheimer's Disease Management. Doody RS (ed). Karger, Basel, 1999

Practical Dementia Care. Rabins PV, Lyketsos CG, Steele CD. Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York, 1999

Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Second Edition. American Psychiatric Association, American Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 164 (Supplement 12), December 2007 (available online www.psych.org/psych_pract)