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

by Anne Simpson, Anne Simpson

Nearly four million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating neurological disorder affecting the memory that places great stress on the sufferer as well as the caregivers. Robert and Anne Simpson share the story of Bob's early onset of Alzheimer's in order to give families accurate, firsthand information about the disease and to give support and practical help to both 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 the disease. All who are trying to find a way through the wilderness of Alzheimer's will find understanding, compassion, practical advice, and spiritual hope in this story.

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999

Reviews

[tatiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

guddddd finished one day
alzheimers type of dementia
treat w kindness compassion care include them
learned abt alzheimers
destigmatize!!

[Linda]

Read for a client campaign.
Anne Simpson is now developing a curriculum based on this bestselling book (really a classic) and will release a leader guide and DVD this summer. This has a one-day or five-day format option, and would be ideal for small-group sessions, weekend workshops or other presentations in churches, fraternal organizations, hospitals or for other groups.

[Beryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written in the voices of both patient and caregiver, it offers welcome insight, support, and practical help for all those undertaking a similar journey through the wilderness of Alzheimer's.