The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer's Family
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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.
An empathic discussion of the emotional journey of family and friends who care for people with dementia.
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PUBLISHED
Hanover, New Hampshire : Dartmouth College Press, [2015]
Year Published: 2015
Description: viii, 220 pages ; 22 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781611687736
161168773X
9781611687446
1611687446
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Blandin, Kesstan,
SUBJECTS
Alzheimer's disease -- Family relationships.
Alzheimer's disease -- Care.
Caregivers -- Psychology.