Through the Wilderness of Alzheimer's: A Guide in Two Voices

by Robert Simpson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451417111
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	12/28/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	257 KB

About the Author

Anne Simpson lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Robert lived in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	7
	Preface	9
1	Meet the Patient and Caregiver	13
2	Warning Signs	19
3	Diagnosis	31
4	The Dark Summer	34
5	Autumn Changes	55
6	What Can I Say?	63
7	Growing Down	70
8	Early Spring	81
9	Speaking Up	90
10	The Gift of Presence	98
11	What Do You Do All Day?	108
12	The Break Through	120
13	Living the Questions	124
14	Guide for Caregivers	134
	Epilogue	151
	Bibliography	160