I'm Still Here: A Breakthrough Approach to Understanding Someone Living with Alzheimer's

Zeisel, John (Author)

ISBN 10: 1583333355 / ISBN 13: 9781583333358

Published by Avery, 2009

About this Item

272 pages. 9.13x6.22x1.02 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1583333355

Bibliographic Details

• Title: I'm Still Here: A Breakthrough Approach to Understanding Someone Living with Alzheimer's
• Publisher: Avery
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583333355
• ISBN 13: 9781583333358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.45 kilograms

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Synopsis

An optimistic assessment of Alzheimer's disease counsels caregivers on how to stay connected with affected loved ones through such venues as touch, facial expressions, and music, in a guide that reveals the ways in which Alzheimer's patients retain their creativity and emotional intelligence. 25,000 first printing.

About the Author

John Zeisel is the president and cofounder of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care. He developed the Artists for Alzheimer’s™ program, which involves guided museum tours for people with the disease. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University, and has taught at Harvard, Yale, and McGill universities. His work has been covered in The New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; The Boston Globe; and on ABC, CNN, and the BBC.