Alzheimer's from the inside out / by Richard Taylor, Ph.D.

  • Taylor, Richard, 1943-
Date:
[2007]
  • Books

About this work

Description

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease profoundly alters lives and creates endless uncertainty about the future. How does a person cope with such a life changing discovery? What are the hopes and fears of someone living with this disease? How does he want to be treated? How does he feel as the disease alters his brain, his relationships, and ultimately himself? The author provides illuminating responses to these and many other questions in this collection of provocative essays. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at age 61, the former psychologist 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 exploration into the world of individuals with Alzheimer's disease is for anyone affected personally or professionally by the devastating disease. Individuals with early stage Alzheimer's disease will take comfort in the voice of a fellow traveler experiencing similar challenges, frustrations, and triumphs. Family and professional caregivers will be enlightened by his revealing words, gaining a better understanding of an unfathomable world and how best to care for someone living in it.

Publication/Creation

Baltimore : Health Professions Press, [2007]

Physical description

xxi, 257 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-257).

Contents

What is it like to have Alzheimer's disease -- From the inside out -- From the outside in -- Dear doctor.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    PVV /TAY
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 1932529233
  • 9781932529234