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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Lynda A. Markut , Anatole CranePublisher: Vanderbilt University Press Imprint: Vanderbilt University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.383kg ISBN: 9780826514806ISBN 10: 0826514804 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 31 May 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book is needed by every family member that has a relative suffering from any of the dementia causing diseases.--Diana Pederson, Metapsychology Online Reviews .,. an excellent addition to the resources available for students, professionals and family members... --Kathryn Betts Adams, PhD, LISW, Families in Society This book is needed by every family member that has a relative suffering from any of the dementia causing diseases. --Diana Pederson, Metapsychology Online Reviews ...an excellent addition to the resources available for students, professionals and family members... --Kathryn Betts Adams, PhD, LISW, Families in Society Markut and Crane have brought to light the stories of family members and friends who have cared for their loved ones suffering from dementia. These stories teach what is possible, and remind us that we are not alone - a wonderful and vital contribution to an aging society. --Jim May By drawing upon the words of caregivers who have walked the journey of dementia, the authors cast much needed light upon this long and winding road. Through the experience of caring for loved ones, these unsung heroes have made the path less difficult for others who will follow in their footsteps. --Daniel Kuhn, MSW, Director of Education, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Markut and Crane have brought to light the stories of family members and friends who have cared for their loved ones suffering from dementia. These stories teach what is possible, and remind us that we are not alone - a wonderful and vital contribution to an aging society. --Jim May ...an excellent addition to the resources available for students, professionals and family members... --Kathryn Betts Adams, PhD, LISW, Families in Society This book is needed by every family member that has a relative suffering from any of the dementia causing diseases. --Diana Pederson, Metapsychology Online Reviews By drawing upon the words of caregivers who have walked the journey of dementia, the authors cast much needed light upon this long and winding road. Through the experience of caring for loved ones, these unsung heroes have made the path less difficult for others who will follow in their footsteps. --Daniel Kuhn, MSW, Director of Education, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Author InformationLynda A. Markut is the clinical director at Family Alliance, Inc., a not-for-profit comprehensive social service agency in Woodstock, Illinols. She conducts several support groups and was the caregiver for her parents, who both had vascular dementia. Anatole Crane, a retired microbiologist, co-facilitates a spouse dementia support group and is president of the board of directors of Family Alliance. For fifteen years, he was the caregiver for his wife, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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