Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey
Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey by Jolene Brackey is a revised and expanded fifth edition published by Purdue University Press on November 15, 2016. This 281-page book offers insights into navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease by emphasizing the importance of creating joyful moments for individuals experiencing memory loss. Brackey presents a vision that encourages caregivers to focus on the small, meaningful interactions that can enhance the quality of life for those affected.
In this edition, readers will find practical advice, encouragement, and new stories that highlight the significance of emotional connections in caregiving. The book discusses themes related to family relationships, eldercare, and the caregiving experience, aiming to shift the perspective from the difficulties of Alzheimer’s to the joy that can be found in everyday moments. Brackey emphasizes that while individuals with dementia may not retain memories of specific events, the feelings associated with those moments can have a lasting impact.
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The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer’s and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.
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