Book description
A guide to more successful communication for the millions of Americans caring for someone with dementia: “Offers a fresh approach and hope.”—NPR
Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Learning to Speak Alzheimer's as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Over the years, I’m often asked to recommend books for caregivers about Alzheimer’s or memory loss in general. I often hesitated because so many books are so dreadfully depressing and clinical. In particular, some older books are not in keeping with the more contemporary views on a disease, which is, yes, a cruel and unrelenting villain, but there is hope to be found.
This book showcases many years of experience with thousands of people on the same journey, the opposite of the many books out there that just tell one person’s story. If I have learned anything, it is that…
From Sharon's list on deepen your understanding of life past age fifty.
This book is wonderful for so many reasons. It reminds us that simple, commonsense approaches often work to solve or ameliorate daily problems. It shows us ways that communication is possible even when language fails. It encourages us to see through the individual’s eyes and live in their world. It urges us to focus on what the person is still able to do, and to compensate for or simply ignore what they cannot. And it inspires us to create moments of success and laughter along the way.
From Andrew's list on to understand dementia.
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