Voices of Alzheimer's: The Healing Companion ; Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength
- ISBN-10
- 1934184012
- ISBN-13
- 9781934184011
- Category
- Health & Fitness / Health Care Issues
- Pages
- 258
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- LaChance Pub.
- Author
- Healing Project
Description
Written by those touched by the disease, this collection of more than 50 stories recounted by the spouses, victims, caregivers, friends, and family members provides a look at their journeys and serve as a companion to those currently struggling to cope with Alzheimer s. The contributors write with candor, clarity, and humor about their experiences with the disease, providing insight and strategies for living with the Alzheimer s patient and sharing about the positive effect the experience can have on those affected. These essays illustrate the indomitable strength of spirit of those whose lives are irrevocably changed in the face of heart-wrenching adversity."
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