Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey: A Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded
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The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1557537607
ISBN13:9781557537607
Release Date:November 2016
Publisher:Purdue University Press
Length:376 Pages
Weight:1.07 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 8.8"
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8 ratings
Perspective Shifting read
Published by M Ulrichs , 7 months ago
This book completely shifted my perspective on how the mind of dementia often works. Before reading it, I was in complete despair around my mother and her state of mind (rapidly advancing dementia). I found so much ease and understanding which allowed me to surrender into each moment I spend with my mom. I recommend it to EVERYONE dealing with the disease. Eternally grateful!
Uplifting and helpful
Published by C Chandler , 4 years ago
If found this book to be uplifting and helpful and decided to purchase another to give as a gift to a friend who is going through this too.
Great information for the caregiver
Published by BJ Schmidt , 5 years ago
I have led many Alzheimer support groups and this is the best, most informative & helpful book I have ever found to help the caregiver understand how to interact with the patient and also much more information on finances etc. that are so very helpful. I wold highly recommend it!!
Short & Simple
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Creating Moments...was recommended to me by Amy, a Nurse Practitioner of my Fathers. She would ask whenever she'd see me "Did you order the book yet?" & between being a master of procrastination & being the sole care taker of my Dad, even my best intentions never seems to come full circle. One night my phone rang & it was Amy asking again if I ordered the book, it just happened to be on her mind!!!! Well I immediately went on line and thought "this better be a great book" for all the bothering from her. Giving it 5 stars barely does it justice but thats the highest the scale goes. I love it because one minute you are learning something serious & the next you are laughing so hard at the stories Jolene has sprinkled through out the book. Order it (when you get a chance!) Care takers and family members alike will enjoy and be informed. Take Amy's word for it!! :-)
A must-read for everyone connected to the disease!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is absolutely the best I have read regarding the disease. I am a care-giver. The insights into the disease, how to make the best of it for you and for them is invaluable. You can create moments of joy for everyone. Tips and tricks are sensational. I will read it again and again as the disease progresses. I just can't recommend it enough.
A ray of sunshine and hope
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Through tears of joy I read the first pages of "Creating Moments of Joy", a journal of hope and joy. This is a must read for families who have loved ones with Alzheimers. Jolene gives us such sensible answers about the mysteries of this disease and helps us to realize where our Alzheimer patients are coming from and how we can calm their fears and give them mements of joy. This is such a confusing illness to the patient and the caregivers, and the author provides concrete examples and illustrations of how to make precious memories and moments of joy for the entire family. Thank you so much for such a wonderful book.....the best I have read of this subject.
Wonderful book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
By giving you an understanding of how the person with alzheimers views their world, this book helps the caregiver make life a little easier, happier, and more meaningful. It also reduces the stress and frustration of the caregiver because you gain knowledge of how to handle situations that before were a struggle.
Excellent for anyone touched by dementia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Jolene Brackey spoke at the nursing home where I work with patients with dementia. She is an incredible speaker and author. This book has so many wonderful ideas for nursing home workers and people who have loved ones with dementia. It is very reader-friendly and easy to understand. Jolene includes many real life examples to illustrate her ideas. She has a sense of humor and a sense of compassion that radiates with every chapter. I've used her ideas and had amazing success in my job. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to appreciate people with dementia.
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