Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: The New Approach to Living Positively with Alzheimer's Disease

ISBN-10
1422390276
ISBN-13
9781422390276
Series
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
Pages
244
Language
English
Published
2007-09-01
Author
Joanne Koenig Coste

Description

Few conditions strike such terror into victims & relatives as Alzheimer¿s disease. The dementia that is its best-known symptom can provoke deep feelings of helplessness & despair, & a fear of inevitable loss of dignity & self-respect. Yet there is hope. A revolutionary form of caregiving is significantly changing the lives of victims & their families. Here, Joanne Coste outlines `habilitation¿, a simple but creative approach that allows patients to thrive, not just `mark time¿, while offering them the chance to feel successful, rejoice in their remaining skills & maintain their self-esteem. This practical, essential guide provides advice, support & reassurance for patients & caregivers alike.

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