Comments on: Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/ Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:12:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Emery Szlezak http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3220 Emery Szlezak Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:12:23 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3220 Alzheimer's from the patient's perspective<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>Richard comments on his dementia in the early stages. In the later stages, he can only see HIS needs. Alzheimer’s from the patient’s perspective
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Richard comments on his dementia in the early stages. In the later stages, he can only see HIS needs.

]]> By: Dawn Nelson http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3229 Dawn Nelson Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:21:50 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3229 A gift to us all!<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>if you work with, love or know anyone living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, I HIGHLY recommend Alzheimer's from the Inside Out by Richard Taylor. The book is written by a professional psychologist and teacher who was only 55 when he received his diagnosis of "dementia probably of the Alzheimer's type" and who was able to write in a remarkably articulate and insightful way about his own process--how it affected him, his family, his caregivers and his relationship to others and to the world. It is a stunning achievement by the author who writes with passion, honesty, even humor; and it contains a wealth of helpful information to support us all in relating to individuals living with dementia in more effective, caring and compassionate ways. The book also includes invaluable resource information in the form of recommended reading, website addresses, names of organizations, and agencies, and so on. <br /> <br />Dawn Nelson, Founder <br />COMPASSIONATE TOUCH for Those in Later Life Stages <br />author, From the Heart Through the Hands: The Power of Touch in Caregiving. A gift to us all!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
if you work with, love or know anyone living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, I HIGHLY recommend Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out by Richard Taylor. The book is written by a professional psychologist and teacher who was only 55 when he received his diagnosis of “dementia probably of the Alzheimer’s type” and who was able to write in a remarkably articulate and insightful way about his own process–how it affected him, his family, his caregivers and his relationship to others and to the world. It is a stunning achievement by the author who writes with passion, honesty, even humor; and it contains a wealth of helpful information to support us all in relating to individuals living with dementia in more effective, caring and compassionate ways. The book also includes invaluable resource information in the form of recommended reading, website addresses, names of organizations, and agencies, and so on.

Dawn Nelson, Founder

COMPASSIONATE TOUCH for Those in Later Life Stages

author, From the Heart Through the Hands: The Power of Touch in Caregiving.

]]> By: Robert E. Nale http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3225 Robert E. Nale Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:32:08 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3225 ONCE<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>Fast service, great book from a first-person perspective, insightful and thought-provoking for those who have a friend or family member with this disease.. ONCE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fast service, great book from a first-person perspective, insightful and thought-provoking for those who have a friend or family member with this disease..

]]> By: E. McDowell http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3226 E. McDowell Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:34:42 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3226 A must read if involved with Alzheimer's<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br> Reading all the books I can find on this disease. This book was suggested as a must read at a Alzheimer's seminar. I am a caregiver trying to understand and care for my mother. This is a very informative book in the eyes of the person with Alzheimer's. Very eye opening for me. God Bless all who are dealing with this disease and those who love them and want the best for them. Thank you Mr. Taylor and may God Bless you and your family. A must read if involved with Alzheimer’s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Reading all the books I can find on this disease. This book was suggested as a must read at a Alzheimer’s seminar. I am a caregiver trying to understand and care for my mother. This is a very informative book in the eyes of the person with Alzheimer’s. Very eye opening for me. God Bless all who are dealing with this disease and those who love them and want the best for them. Thank you Mr. Taylor and may God Bless you and your family.

]]> By: J. M. Austin http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3231 J. M. Austin Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:08:45 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3231 Informative and Entertaining<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>This title is one of the few that I have been able to find that actually helps the Alzheimer's patient, as well as the caretaker. My husband is in early-moderate stage and has found many incidents in the book that he can relate to. He keeps the book at his chair and re-reads parts of it everyday....and underlines frequently. I have found it very informative, and the author writes entertainingly as well. If you know some one that has been diagnosed with "dementia problems of the Alzheimer's kind" this would be a wonderful addition to their personal library, and to yours. I am thinking of buying additional copies for each of our children. Informative and Entertaining
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This title is one of the few that I have been able to find that actually helps the Alzheimer’s patient, as well as the caretaker. My husband is in early-moderate stage and has found many incidents in the book that he can relate to. He keeps the book at his chair and re-reads parts of it everyday….and underlines frequently. I have found it very informative, and the author writes entertainingly as well. If you know some one that has been diagnosed with “dementia problems of the Alzheimer’s kind” this would be a wonderful addition to their personal library, and to yours. I am thinking of buying additional copies for each of our children.

]]> By: Hal E. Gieseking http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3223 Hal E. Gieseking Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:48:01 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3223 Personal experiences with Alzheimer's<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I found this book profoundly moving since my wife is caring for an individual with advanced Alzheimer's. The statistics are frightening. Metlife Foundation surveys have found that adults 55 and older fear Alzheimer's more than cancer. 4.5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's. Some of the symptoms we have observed personally include wandering, inability to perform even basic human tasks (such as unlocking a public toilet door from the inside), striking out at people, grabbing small children, wandering,using foul language and losing an understanding of colors. I have recently read Hermine Hilton's new book, Fuhggeddaboutit! The book that will help you stop worrying about your memory (and Alzheimer's). I benefited from her hundred tips on improving your memory. The book is brand new and should be listed on amazon.com soon. Right now I found it at www.lulu.com/tontent/237234. One other important thing I have learned. Never discuss something an Alzheimer's victim has done wrong or try to contrict him or her. Often their brain is operating and hearing even though they can't responsd and you run the risk of making them needlessly upset. Personal experiences with Alzheimer’s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I found this book profoundly moving since my wife is caring for an individual with advanced Alzheimer’s. The statistics are frightening. Metlife Foundation surveys have found that adults 55 and older fear Alzheimer’s more than cancer. 4.5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s. Some of the symptoms we have observed personally include wandering, inability to perform even basic human tasks (such as unlocking a public toilet door from the inside), striking out at people, grabbing small children, wandering,using foul language and losing an understanding of colors. I have recently read Hermine Hilton’s new book, Fuhggeddaboutit! The book that will help you stop worrying about your memory (and Alzheimer’s). I benefited from her hundred tips on improving your memory. The book is brand new and should be listed on amazon.com soon. Right now I found it at http://www.lulu.com/tontent/237234. One other important thing I have learned. Never discuss something an Alzheimer’s victim has done wrong or try to contrict him or her. Often their brain is operating and hearing even though they can’t responsd and you run the risk of making them needlessly upset.

]]> By: Chris M. Kurth http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3235 Chris M. Kurth Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:34:33 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3235 awakens the heart and mind<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>This book is a wonderful insight to the affects of Alzheimer's from a patient's perspective. It is a reminder of why we must continue to be patient, loving and understanding when dealing with anyone with the disease. <br />This is a book I will share and recommend to others. awakens the heart and mind
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is a wonderful insight to the affects of Alzheimer’s from a patient’s perspective. It is a reminder of why we must continue to be patient, loving and understanding when dealing with anyone with the disease.

This is a book I will share and recommend to others.

]]> By: Mona Johnson http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3236 Mona Johnson Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:05:34 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3236 Stunning...<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>Alzheimer's from the Inside Out is a stunning achievement. In this collection of essays, Richard Taylor gets at the essence of dementia, and how it has redefined his relationships with family, friends and even with himself. <br /> <br />There are no answers when it comes to Alzheimer's, but Richard asks all the right questions. Alzheimer's from the Inside Out is much more than a resource for anyone dealing with the disease. Although the book includes plenty of practical information, Richard goes beyond test scores, standard medications and neuroimaging to the more important philosophical and psychological aspects of life after diagnosis. He takes the focus off the disease, and puts it back on the person. <br /> <br />I wish I'd read this book when my father were alive. I would have worried less about what was wrong with him and worried more about just being with him. <br /> Stunning…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out is a stunning achievement. In this collection of essays, Richard Taylor gets at the essence of dementia, and how it has redefined his relationships with family, friends and even with himself.

There are no answers when it comes to Alzheimer’s, but Richard asks all the right questions. Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out is much more than a resource for anyone dealing with the disease. Although the book includes plenty of practical information, Richard goes beyond test scores, standard medications and neuroimaging to the more important philosophical and psychological aspects of life after diagnosis. He takes the focus off the disease, and puts it back on the person.

I wish I’d read this book when my father were alive. I would have worried less about what was wrong with him and worried more about just being with him.

]]> By: Stephen Jacob http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3224 Stephen Jacob Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:29:27 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3224 Critical of Jesus, disturbing comparision!!<br>Rating:2 out of 5 stars<br>Right off the author critizes the writers of the New Testament. What does faith have to do with this book??? He puts down the Bible as contradicting. His book is only his perspective!!! I really did not like it at all. Critical of Jesus, disturbing comparision!!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Right off the author critizes the writers of the New Testament. What does faith have to do with this book??? He puts down the Bible as contradicting. His book is only his perspective!!! I really did not like it at all.

]]> By: Alan Hall http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3227 Alan Hall Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:33 +0000 http://www.4-alzheimers.com/2009/12/alzheimers-from-the-inside-out/#comment-3227 A Dementia Patient Comments<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I have early dementia, fitting the criteria for Alzheimer's. Like the author, I was a psychotherapist in my 50s when my difficulties became such that I couldn't work. It's incredibly powerful to read his words, and see what I would have said if I were only so gifted. Most importantly, I want doctors to read this book, as most of them relate only to dementia as it looks in the end stage, and aren't familiar with what the early disease process looks like. A Dementia Patient Comments
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have early dementia, fitting the criteria for Alzheimer’s. Like the author, I was a psychotherapist in my 50s when my difficulties became such that I couldn’t work. It’s incredibly powerful to read his words, and see what I would have said if I were only so gifted. Most importantly, I want doctors to read this book, as most of them relate only to dementia as it looks in the end stage, and aren’t familiar with what the early disease process looks like.

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