Download or read book The 36-Hour Day written by Nancy L. Mace and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-10-07 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1981, The 36-Hour Day was the first book of its kind. Thirty years later, with dozens of other books on the market, it remains the definitive guide for people caring for someone with dementia. Now in a new and updated edition, this best-selling book features thoroughly revised chapters on the causes of dementia, managing the early stages of dementia, the prevention of dementia, and finding appropriate living arrangements for the person who has dementia when home care is no longer an option.