by Leeza Gibbons , James Huysman PsyD LCSW, Rosemary DeAngelis Laird MD
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Overwhelmed family caregivers will find Gibbons's book immensely and immediately useful. Even though Gibbons's family had the financial resources to weather the nine years her mother, Jean, lived with Alzheimer's, the feelings of pain and helplessness were unavoidable. Gibbons and her father, siblings and children share what they learned in dealing with Jean's decline and eventual placement in the dementia unit of a nursing home. While memory loss is the focus of the book's first section, the rest offers excellent advice for family caregivers on how to take care of themselves both physically and emotionally, from exercises to keep one strong enough to aid the patient to dealing with guilt and denial around a loved one's memory loss. Photos. (May)
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"Overwhelmed family caregivers will find Gibbons's book immensely and immediately useful." —Publishers Weekly
"Offers a wealth of practical, solid, jargon-free information on essential topics like causes and treatments and the spiritual side of caregiving." —Library Journal, starred review
"Gibbons writes fearlessly and without filters about the details of her family and what happened, while two doctors fill in the medical background and psychological advice. It's a helpful combination." —Ladies Home Journal Magazine
"Follows the Gibbons family's highly personal journey, weaving scientific facts and poignant memories into one." —Florida Today
"Candid . . . offers valuable advice." —Space Coast Medicine
"Anyone caring for a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease will find comfort and practical advice" —Carolinian
"An authoritative guide to Alzheimer's . . . the book is unique." —Preserving Your Memory
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