The Caregiver: A Memoir of Life with Alzheimer's

by Aaron Alterra

Book Overview

Aaron and Stella Alterra had been married for more than sixty years when Aaron began to notice puzzling lapses in his wife's memory. Innocuous at first, they became more severe and more alarming.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883642620
• ISBN13: 9781883642624
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Steerforth Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Very informative

I was very touched by the way he cared and loved his wife. He did a lot of trial and error and gave 110%.

Reality and Humility

This is a most thoughtful insight from both the point of view of the Caretaker and the one for whom care is given. Many of your own thoughts, questions, fears, victories, frustrations and actual experiences are seen and lovingly, yet honestly, shared by a gifted writer. Thought provoking, calming, and a real companion for a Caretaker who feels alone -- as we all do from time to time. Well worth the read!

Preserving Dignity

Thank you, Aaron Alterra, for sharing your very insightful experiences while giving such loving care to your dear wife, Stella. Your touching recount of Stella's final days as a cellist and your countless successful efforts at preseving her dignity brought tears as I (a sexagenerian) empathized with your many dillemmas.I would certainly recommend this book to anyone with elderly parents or who themselves have become caregivers.