Through the Wilderness of Alzheimer's: A Guide in Two Voices
Nearly four million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating neurological disorder affecting the memory that places great stress on the sufferer as well as the caregivers.\ Robert and Anne Simpson share the story of Bob's early onset of Alzheimer's in order to give families accurate, firsthand information about the disease and to give support and practical help to both patients and caregivers. Their dramatic story, told from both of their perspectives, uses journal entries,...
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In telling the story of their journey into Alzheimer's, the Simpsons offer families accurate, firsthand information about the disease, as well as support and practical help for patients and caregivers. Their dramatic story, told from both of their perspectives, uses journal entries, conversations, letters, and prayers to trace the onset, diagnosis, and treatment of Robert's condition.
Acknowledgments7Preface91Meet the Patient and Caregiver132Warning Signs193Diagnosis314The Dark Summer345Autumn Changes556What Can I Say?637Growing Down708Early Spring819Speaking Up9010The Gift of Presence9811What Do You Do All Day?10812The Break Through12013Living the Questions12414Guide for Caregivers134Epilogue151Bibliography160
