Book Review: Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out
Whether you are caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s or have been diagnosed yourself, Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out, will enrich your knowledge and help you to understand how an Alzheimer’s patient sees and thinks about things.
The author, Richard Taylor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 61. A former psychologist, Richard courageously shares an account of his slow transformation and deterioration and the growing division between his world and the world of others.
With poignant clarity, candor, and even occasional humor, more than 80 brief essays address difficult issues faced by those with Alzheimer’s disease, including:
* the loss of independence and personhood
* unwanted personality shifts
* communication difficulties
* changes in relationships with loved ones and friends
* the declining ability to perform familiar tasks
This rare, insightful exploration into the world of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is a captivating read for anyone affected personally or professionally by the devastating disease. The writings reinforce the fact that there IS someone inside a person with dementia, a human being first and foremost, that deserves to be treated respectfully and is worth the trouble of doing what it takes to communicate with effectively.
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Tags: alzheimers, caregiving
