Bibliograph

The emotional journey of the Alzheimer's family, Robert B. Santulli, M.D., Kesstan Blandin, Ph.D

Type

Label

The emotional journey of the Alzheimer's family, Robert B. Santulli, M.D., Kesstan Blandin, Ph.D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The emotional journey of the Alzheimer's family

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891001618

Responsibility statement

Robert B. Santulli, M.D., Kesstan Blandin, Ph.D

Summary

An empathic discussion of the emotional journey of family and friends who care for people with dementia

Table Of Contents

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

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