What's Funny about Dementia?

What's Funny about Dementia?
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ISBN-10 : 0999837907
ISBN-13 : 9780999837900
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Book Synopsis What's Funny about Dementia? by : Jataun Rollins

Download or read book What's Funny about Dementia? written by Jataun Rollins and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's Funny About Dementia? Laugh to Keep From Crying is a memoir of the author and social worker, Jataun J. Rollins', personal journey in caregiving for her beloved grandmother, Maggie Passmore who survived Alzheimer's for about fifteen years. The author embraced laughter and spirituality to keep from crying as a live in caretaker and respite provider for her grandparents. She reflects about family participation, engagement and offers practical tips on managing the responsibilities of caregiving and identifying signs earlier on to prompt medical screening for Alzheimer's and other dementias to begin treatment. She endeavors to keep others encouraged to focus on the individual and not the disease. Memory loss is inevitable for the the survivor, but life still carries on inside them. Her book helps the reader to focus on the lucid moments and embrace the life they have left to live.


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