Voices Of Alzheimer's
Courage, Humor, Hope, And Love In The Face Of Dementia
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health
| Author: | Elisabeth Peterson | ISBN: | 9780786729807 |
| Publisher: | Hachette Books | Publication: | April 20, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Da Capo Lifelong Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Elisabeth Peterson |
| ISBN: | 9780786729807 |
| Publisher: | Hachette Books |
| Publication: | April 20, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Da Capo Lifelong Books |
| Language: | English |
Betsy Peterson spent fourteen years caring for her husband who was suffering from dementia, an experience that put her in touch with others inside the struggle to have or to care for someone with the disease. A combination of contributions from patients, their families, friends, and caregivers, Voices of Alzheimer's gathers the poignant stories, funny quotes, and priceless encouragement that Peterson heard and that helped her along the way. Capturing the many dimensions of the Alzheimer experience-the challenges, the struggles, the humor, and even the rewards-aVoices presents a varied, and realistic, look at what it's like to be affected by the disease. With compassion, humor, and grace, it offers the simple advice, wisdom, and understanding of others who have traveled the same uncertain path.
Betsy Peterson spent fourteen years caring for her husband who was suffering from dementia, an experience that put her in touch with others inside the struggle to have or to care for someone with the disease. A combination of contributions from patients, their families, friends, and caregivers, Voices of Alzheimer's gathers the poignant stories, funny quotes, and priceless encouragement that Peterson heard and that helped her along the way. Capturing the many dimensions of the Alzheimer experience-the challenges, the struggles, the humor, and even the rewards-aVoices presents a varied, and realistic, look at what it's like to be affected by the disease. With compassion, humor, and grace, it offers the simple advice, wisdom, and understanding of others who have traveled the same uncertain path.
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