Stories of Hope and Courage- My Experiences with Alzheimer's Disease.
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1427616140 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 75 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Joe Guse is a former comedian from Chicago now working as a therapist. . He is the author of nine books
The author describes so many little touching moments in the lives of these people, that you can visualize the events as you read them. What a gift this book is. This book reminds me that life does not end when a person is diagnosed with this horrible disease, and that people can endure and even find the capacity for change despite being ravaged by Alzheimer's disease. --Nursing Home GazetteJoe based of these stories on my mother and I can't tell you how much his work has meant to me and my family. A wonderful book filled with love and compassion. For anyone who has had a loved one go through the Alzheimer's experience, this book should be required reading. --Jeffrey Bernays
These stories reflect Joe's passion and caring, and are all based on people he met while working as an entertainer in a variety of Nursing homes.. The following stories are based on the author's experiences working with Alzheimer's patients and reflect the resilience he saw on a daily basis. Joe Guse is a former comedian from Chicago who now works with and cares for the elderly while pursuing a career in clinical psychology