Learning to Speak Alzheimer's : The New Approach to Living Positively with Alzheimer's Disease

Few conditions strike such terror into victims & relatives as Alzheimer¿s disease. The dementia that is its best-known symptom can provoke deep feelings of helplessness & despair, & a fear of inevitable loss of dignity & self-respect. Yet there is hope. A revolutionary form of caregiving is significantly changing the lives of victims & their families. Here, Joanne Coste outlines 'habilitation¿, a simple but creative approach that allows patients to thrive, not just 'mark time¿, while offering them the chance to feel successful, rejoice in their remaining skills & maintain their self-esteem. This practical, essential guide provides advice, support & reassurance for patients & caregivers alike.Coste, Joanne Koenig is the author of 'Learning to Speak Alzheimer's : The New Approach to Living Positively with Alzheimer's Disease', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422390276 and ISBN 1422390276.