Book
Musings from a
Dementia Unit:
Learning from Elders with Alzheimer’s
CHA Press, Ottawa, ON
"This compact little book presents vignettes from the author’s daily experiences and encounters with elderly residents in an Alzheimer’s unit. Her musings—both delightful and touching—will enlighten caregivers who work with the elderly, especially those who care for elders with dementia.
Ms Barnes describes
herself as a messenger and her book is the message from those suffering
from the effects of dementia. They have inspired her to write their
stories as they often cannot speak for themselves. The author offers
sound advice and important tips for caregivers based on these stories,
her conversations with residents and their families, and from her ongoing
study of the brain and the impact of dementia on it. For caregivers
interested in gaining more insight into the care needs of those who
suffer with dementia, this little book offers helpful tips on how to
interpret the behavior of these special-needs residents."
To order this book, please visit the CHA
Press website.
