Diary of an Alzheimer's Caregiver
$49.56
- Paperback
194 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2022
Summary
One year shy of her fiftieth wedding anniversary, Dee Hershberger was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband, Bob, serving as her primary caregiver, kept a journal the following four and a half years. Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver provides an unflinchingly honest and heartbreaking account of what the couple went through.
During the first two and a half years, Dee gradually lost short-term memory but maintained most physical and social abilities. Over the last two…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781612497341 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1612497349 |
| Author: | Robert Hershberger |
| Publisher: | Purdue University Press |
| Imprint: | Purdue University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 194 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 225mm x 139mm x 12mm |
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Critics Review
“An insightful, knowledgeable guidebook with essential advice for concerned readers facing similar circumstances. A somber yet candid and emotionally supportive portrayal of a spouse’s cognitive decline.” - Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Robert Hershberger
Robert Hershberger practiced architecture for over fifty years. He also served as professor of architecture at Arizona State University from 1969 to 1988 and as professor and dean of the College of Architecture at the University of Arizona from 1988 to 2002. He retired from academia in 2002 and moved with his wife, Dee, to Payson, Arizona, to enjoy retirement, continue practicing architecture, and focus on watercolor painting. He served as the primary caregiver for his wife from 2010 to 2015 while she suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
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