Product Description
This is a book for lay people - those who live with Alzheimer's in their family. The book focuses on family relations as impacted by the illness and as a source for strength and coping. The book helps readers navigate through the experiences of dementia with the help of a phase model of Alzheimer's - a map which describes the common challenges faced by families from the very first symptoms to the end of life. It provides concrete suggestions for tapping family strengths to help cope with the special challenges of dementing illness.

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Helpful book

I teach in a family practice medicine program where young doctors are searching for ways to minister to families caring for patients with dementia. This book is very helpful because it gives perspective to the decisions families must face in this hard journey. Dementia by its very nature creates a sense of isolation - both for the patient and for the family. In the best of all worlds, the family will find a support group to attend. However, sometimes it is hard to take that first step. For families who are not ready, this book provides a good beginning place because it validates the experience of the family. There is also a wonderful bibliography at the end.
June 01, 2007

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