When I Grow Too Old to Dream: Coping with Alzheimer's Disease

by Terry Laidler and Gerry Naughtin

Examination of the effects and impact of Alzheimer's disease, presented largely in the words of those who suffer from the disease, or who are involved as primary care-givers. Includes a great deal of useful information and advice, including contacts and resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1863710752
• ISBN13: 9781863710756
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Sensitive, uplifting, information.

This book is written thorough the eyes and emotions of individual caregivers and patients. The stories are sensitive, uplifting, informative and reflect the uniqueness that is so much a part of the ever changing tapestry of the individuals who have Alzheimer's Disease. What captured my attention was the creativity these caregivers used to cope, the development of strengths that were unexpected, and the sense of life and love and laughter that occurred in spite of extreme conditions. The caregivers who contributed to this book seemed to develop a sense of peace about themselves and their loved ones as the illness progressed. It is important for caregivers to know, especially caregivers entering the early stages of this illness with a loved one, that peace and love can be a continuing part of the relationship even into the last stages. There aren't many publications which tell you this and it's almost impossible to imagine it yourself as life begins to deteriorate. I highly recommend this reading.