7 Books about Alzheimer’s & Caregiving You May Find Helpful
July 5, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Obtaining information about Alzheimer’s aided me in understanding Mother and Auntie and hopefully being a better caregiver. I tried to learn what they were feeling and what to expect with their actions.
Since that time (the decade of the 1990’s) more research has been done and more books written. We still don’t have all the answers. However, there are many out there that will aid you.
Here are just a few:
A Glass Full of Tears, Dementia Day-By-Day by June Lund Shiplett (June’s account of caring for her spouse)
The 36-Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins (a standby)
The Alzheimer’s Action Plan by P. Muraldi Doraiswamy & Lisa P. Gwyther with Tina Adler (I shall be reviewing this book soon.)
Mothering Mother, A Daughter’s Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir by Carol D. O’Dell (I hosted Carol on her blog tour here at Alzheimer’s Notes.)
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, a novel focusing on Alzheimer’s. (It also was made into a movie.)
Living in the Labyrinth by Diana Friel McGowin (A personal journey through the maze of Alzheimer’s)
Helping Yourself Help Others by Rosalynn Carter with Susan K. Golant (A book for caregivers)
What books have you found helpful in your journey through caregiving or perhaps as you encounter Alzheimer’s or dementia?
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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
A book that I bought which was recommended by The Guardian called ‘And the Music Still Plays’ – Can’t recommend it highly enough – and the author really brings a great deal of insight into dementia care.
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=674&pageNumber=2
This is a review from The Alzheimer’s Society.
The Myth of Alzheimer’s is a book I haven’t read (it’s only out in hardbook and I am waiting for the paperback) but I’ve read about it and it sounds very interesting.. They have a website which makes for interesting reading too.