Murray, Eileen

Caring for Nigel: Diary of a Wife Coping With Her Husband's Dementia

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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
£13.24

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.

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