Inside Alzheimer's: How to Hear and Honor Connections with a Person Who Has Dementia

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Featured in Library Journal's "Best Consumer Health Books of 2007", Inside Alzheimer's shows that there is a person inside Alzheimer's and any of the other dementias-a person, just like the rest of us. We each need to be heard, seen, valued, and appreciated by another human being-to feel a part of the flow of the intangible gifts of humor, wisdom, and understanding found in the person-to-person connection. The disease, no matter how progressed, does not alter the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from being ...
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Featured in Library Journal's "Best Consumer Health Books of 2007", Inside Alzheimer's shows that there is a person inside Alzheimer's and any of the other dementias-a person, just like the rest of us. We each need to be heard, seen, valued, and appreciated by another human being-to feel a part of the flow of the intangible gifts of humor, wisdom, and understanding found in the person-to-person connection. The disease, no matter how progressed, does not alter the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from being in vital relationship with others, but the person's opportunity for connection lessens, usually because we presume it too difficult or impossible.

The core teaching of this book is that creating opportunities for moments of connection with persons with dementia is basic compassionate and transformational care. When I can hear and appreciate the person's wisdom or see a gesture that weaves me into his world, or enjoy a moment of mutual spontaneous emotion, we both move beyond isolation and hopelessness. Each of us is empowered forward to grow.

Inside Alzheimer's offers over 20 years of the author's experience and tells how dozens of persons with dementia and their sharing of wisdom, humor and life's teachings led Ms. Pearce to the six basic principles of connection-how one person connects with another: Intend a connection, Free yourself of judgment, Love, Open to receive love, Silence and Thankfulness. Case studies and exercises are provided for internalizing these principles which have empowered hundreds of family, friends, and professionals to create moments of connection with persons, regardless of how advanced the dementia.
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ForeWord Magazine
. . . Inside Alzheimer's is a practical, conversational guide for those new to the disease, as well as advice and techniques for seasoned professionals . . . .[This book] helps families and caregivers better understand individuals with Alzheimer's through love, acceptance, and communication.
—Laura Munion
Midwest Book Review
Written by medical social worker Nancy Pearce, Inside Alzheimer's . . . is an uplifting guide for anyone whose friends or loved ones suffer from various stages of dementia . . . Highly recommended as guideline, aid, comfort, and inspiration.
—Susan Bethany
Library Journal

One of the most devastating consequences of Alzheimer's disease for patients and their caretakers is the inevitable loss of the ability to communicate and form connections. In her first book, Pearce-a medical social worker with more than 20 years of experience working in long-term healthcare and hospice settings-reminds readers that there is a person inside Alzheimer's and other dementias who needs to be heard, seen, valued, and appreciated. Writing for family members, friends, healthcare professionals, and those who want to form and maintain meaningful connections with dementia patients, Pearce teaches her six principles of connection: intend a connection, free yourself of judgment, love, be open to being loved, silence, and thankfulness. Each chapter includes stories and anecdotes about people with Alzheimer's and ends with a summary and exercises for "working it out." Including resources and filled with practical wisdom, this groundbreaking, transformational, and informative book is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.
—Elizabeth M. Wavle

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780978829902
  • Publisher: Forrason Press
  • Publication date: 6/1/2007
  • Pages: 320
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 10.22 (h) x 1.01 (d)

Meet the Author

Nancy Pearce is a licensed geriatric social worker with over 20 years of experience in working in long-term healthcare and hospice settings. She received an MS in Education in 1972 from Syracuse University and a Master's in Social Work from the University of CT in 1988. In her practice, she integrates her educational research foundations with understandings from both her work experience and studies in spiritual and religious wisdom traditions. Ms. Pearce specializes in working with persons who have dementia and teaches families, friends and professionals, both nationally and internationally, how to communicate and connect effectively with persons with dementia.
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