ISBN |
9780802414502 (paperback) |
Name |
Barr, Deborah author. |
Title |
Keeping love alive as memories fade : the 5 love languages and the Alzheimer's journey / Deborah Barr, MA, MCHES, Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, Gary Chapman, PhD. |
Published |
Chicago, IL : Northfield Publishing, [2016]. |
©2016 |
Description |
230 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
The five love languages have revitalized relationships and saved marriages from the brink of disaster. Can they also help individuals, couples, and families cope with the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? This collaborative, groundbreaking work between a healthcare professional, caregiver, and relationship expert will: Provide an overview of the love languages and Alzheimer’s disease, correlate the love languages with the developments of the stages of AD, discuss how both the caregiver and care receiver can apply the love languages, address the challenges and stresses of the caregiver journey, offer personal stories and case studies about maintaining emotional intimacy amidst AD. |
Subjects |
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Care |
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Family relationships |
Other Names |
Chapman, Gary D., 1938- author. |
Shaw, Edward G. author. |
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