Voices of Alzheimer's: the Healing Companion

Starred review from May 1, 2007
In 2005, cancer survivor Debra LaChance founded the Healing Project to create a community of support for those living with chronic and life-threatening illness. In this new collection from the project's "Voices of" series, more than 40 people whose lives have been profoundly touched and irrevocably changed by Alzheimer's diseaseincluding actress Kate Mulgrew and "Today Show" personality Willard Scottshare their stories, providing readers with insights into living with the disease from the early, often unnoticed beginnings to its final, devastating stages and beyond. Contributors include victims, spouses, family members, friends, and caregivers who write with dignity, candor, and humor about their journeys and the sometimes positive and unexpected effects the experience can have. The collection is divided into four sections: "Parents," "Spouses," "Grandparents," and "Caregivers" and includes an afterword listing ten warning signs of Alzheimer's, as well as a chapter by Dr. Maria Torroella Carney on the future of the disease. This poignant, insightful, distinctive, and informative book is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.Elizabeth M. Wavle, Elmira Coll. Lib., NY

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