Speaking Our Minds: What It's Like to Have Alzheimer's

Speaking Our Minds: What It's Like to Have Alzheimer's

"This is the best book I've ever read on Alzheimer's disease . . . Ms. Snyder's work teaches us a deep respect for the uniqueness of each individual with Alzheimer's disease, and that the most profound way to learn is to listen."

â€”Robyn Yale, LCSW, author of Counseling People with Early-Stage Alzheimerâ€™s Disease, Clinical Social Worker, and Consultant to the Alzheimer's Association

"After years of thinking, reading, writing, and speaking about Alzheimer's, I'm convinced that the best way to understand what it feels like to have Alzheimer's disease is to listen to the true expertsâ€”people with Alzheimer's. In Speaking Our Minds . . . their stories are moving, insightful, inspiring, and above all, memorable."

â€”Lisa Genova, Ph.D., author of Still Alice

Gain an unparalleled view into the world of the person with Alzheimerâ€™s through this enlightening collection of first-hand accounts from seven diverse individuals with the disease. By interweaving each personâ€™s responses with author Lisa Snyderâ€™s own thoughtful interpretation, this rich text offers professionals, family caregivers, students, and people who have dementia the opportunity to learn more about

â€¢ The uniqueness of each personâ€™s experience and symptoms
â€¢ Coping strategies people use to face the changes and losses in their lives
â€¢ The changes that are experienced as the disease progresses
â€¢ Barriers to living full and dignified lives
â€¢ How to identify with and listen to persons with Alzheimerâ€™s
â€¢ Distinct issues for young-onset persons with dementia

Ideal for people with early-stage Alzheimerâ€™s and related dementias and anyone who interacts with that person. This book will transform the way you look at Alzheimerâ€™s and how you interact with those who have it.
Country USA
Manufacturer Health Professions Press, Inc.
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-02-14
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Health Professions Press, Inc.
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-02-14
Format	Kindle eBook

Speaking Our Minds: What It's Like to Have Alzheimer's

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