Murray, Eileen
Caring for Nigel: Diary of a Wife Coping With Her Husband's Dementia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838361723
- author:
- Murray, Eileen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Murray Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Leadership, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A candid and heart-wrenching account of life with dementia, as one woman chronicles her husband's struggles and her own journey of care. For four years, Eileen kept a diary, her "safety valve" for the daily stresses of caring for her husband, Nigel, at home. Her frank and detailed account offers a unique insight into the day-to-day experience of caring for someone with dementia or a related illness. With a mix of humor and poignancy, Eileen shares the challenges of managing Nigel's erratic behavior, hallucinations, and physical decline. This true story is a powerful exploration of the complexities of dementia care and the resilience of the human spirit.