The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer's Family
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1611687446 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Final chapters emphasize the importance of establishing a care community and how to understand and cope with personal stress.This volume will be useful to medical professionals and ordinary people close to or caring for a person with dementia.. The disease profoundly affects immediate family members, close friends, and neighbors. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.4 million victims of this disease; by 2050, there will be close to 15 million people who suffer from this debilitating disorder of memory, thinking, personality, and functioning. These people—the Alzheimer’s family—undergo tremendous psychological and emotional change as they witness the cruel and relentless progression of the disease in their loved one.Incorporating over thirty years of experience with Alzheimer’s patients and their families with current medical knowledge, the authors chart the complex emotional journey of the Alzheimer’s family from the onset of the disease through the death of the loved one. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis. They discuss the anger that rises in the face of discordant views of the disease, the defenses that e
“Timely and excellent in reaching the core of Alzheimer’s disease and all of its ramifications.”—Library Journal
"My first thought after reading this book was I really" according to Marshall Van Norden. My first thought after reading this book was I really wished this book was available when I was taking care of my Mom, 20 years ago. The stories of people dealing with Alzheimer’s patients at home or in a facility was very healing, knowing that most of the behaviors they were exhibiting were not just what my Mom was going thru, but many others had same experiences. I sometimes was overwhelmed by her behavior and totally stressed out many days. I felt guilty puttin. A Must Read Anyone interested in or involved with a family touched by this dreadful disease could benefit from reading this book. I say this because of its emphasis on the emotional aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive loss evokes strong negative emotions in the individual experiencing it as well as those observing it. When such feelings arise they are often denied or ignored which only increases one's stress level negatively affecting the health of the care partner, a term th. Great book Jaon Great book! I couldn’t put it down. I feel that this book is a must read for anyone that has family members that are aging. Whether it is Alzheimer’s or Dementia this book gives an insight that is more than just helpful to love ones trying to understand. The stories and real life experiences bring the message home far better than just a theoretical explanation could ever do. Two thumbs up, great job. Thank you, M. Van Norden