Thoughtful, real time help

This book opened a new way for me to think about dementia, my loved one with dementia, & me as I love someone with dementia. It is also a good book on how to assist caregivers. This book offers words to put to my experience & encouragement to continue loving the person with dementia well.

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Just what I needed

This book touches on so many unspoken feelings and experiences one goes through when dealing with a lives one and their dementia. I’m so grateful for the perspectives offered throughout the book which has helped me with my grief and feelings. A must read for anyone in the dementia care world.

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Excellent! Gives Powerful and Empathetic Guidance.

While dementia disagnosis is increasing, community members are not prepared to appropriately respind either as a caregiver or the relative, friend, or service provider of one. This book empowers by defining the issue of ambiguous loss, identifying how it relates to dementia, and provides practical guidance in how to seek or provide support. Whether professionally or personally, it is an investment to read this book.

It's ok. It's more of a "love yourself" book

It's a lot more self-help than information about dementia and "loving someone with Dementia". It's quite a bit of "love yourself"... etc. I was hoping for more information about interactions with loved ones with dementia. She makes the point about "ambiguous loss" over and over. This is the main topic of the book. It's a good insight, but repeating it in many chapters is tedious.

extremely helpful

i love it. it touch my heart and made me understand my mom better and my emotions. thank you.