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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 362.196831 EAN: 9781557534620 Edition: 4 ISBN: 1557534624 Label: Purdue University Press Manufacturer: Purdue University Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 306 Publication Date: September 01, 2008 Publisher: Purdue University Press Studio: Purdue University Press Editorial Review: Product Description: Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. But if you think about it, our memory is made up of moments, too. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful day with someone who has dementia, but it is absolutely attainable to create a perfectly wonderful moment; a moment that puts a smile on their face, a twinkle in their eye, or triggers a memory. Five minutes later, they won't remember what you did or said, but the feeling you left them with will linger. Average Rating:
 Rating: - A must read for caregiversAlzheimers is a very cruel disease that affects the entire family. This book has given us an insight into the daily struggles my father is going through. It focuses on enjoying the moments we have with him and has changed our attitudes and behaviors. I've read numerous books on the subject but none have compared to this book on practical suggestions and a positive attitude. My only regret is that I can't seem to find this book in bookstores any longer. I've given it to most of my family but still ... Read More Rating: - What a wonderful read!My Mom has Alzheimers (or something darn close)and I have tried to understand how to work with her without my head exploding. I read this book and realized that by switching my perceptions/expectations and changing how I handled situations, my Mom and I could have a pretty good time together. And, it's working! Thank you for helping me enjoy being with my Mom again. For you out there that have someone in your life with damaged brains, read this book. Kristen Rating: - It is important to create and get pleasure from moments of joy with those having dementiaJolene Brackey offers the caregiver and others with the task of helping those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, some extremely useful strategies that work. The reader also gains a keen understanding of why folks with these diseases behave the way they do, what these behaviors mean,how to prevent them, and what to do when they occur. Brackey teaches the reader to create and savor moments that bring joy because some days that is all you get. just moments. Read More Rating: - Short & Simple 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. ... Read More Rating: - A must-read for everyone connected to the disease!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. |
