The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer's Family
Hanover, New Hampshire : Dartmouth College Press, [2015]
Format: Book
Description: viii, 220 pages ; 23 cm
An empathic discussion of the emotional journey of family and friends who care for people with dementia.
Contents:
Introduction: the importance of understanding the family's emotional and psychological experiences -- Coping with discordant views of the illness -- The defenses of the Alzheimer's family care partner -- Common emotions experienced by the family care partner -- Understanding grief in the family care partner -- Stages of grief in the family care partner -- Acceptance and moving forward -- Connecting with the Alzheimer's community -- Understanding and coping with stress in the family care partner.
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Family relationships.
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Care.
Caregivers -- Psychology.
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Family relationships.
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Care.
Caregivers -- Psychology.
ISBN:
9781611687446
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
PSYCHOLOGY Condition Memory San | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Nonfiction | Out (Due: 4/17/2024) |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index.