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

  • Santulli, Robert B.
Date:
[2015]
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About this work

Description

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

Publication/Creation

Hanover, New Hampshire : Datmouth College Press, [2015]

Physical description

viii, 220 pages ; 23 cm

Contributors

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.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    PVV /SAN
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9781611687736
  • 161168773X
  • 9781611687446
  • 1611687446