Traveling on the River of Dementia - Paperback

Butler, Patricia M.: - I have been dealing professionally with dementia and especially Alzheimer's Disease for over 28 years. I was part of the team that opened the first Special Care Unit for the care and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in the state of Wyoming. My team gave workshops throughout the state, educating the public and professionals about Alzheimer's Disease and how to provide the best care. I served on the State of Wyoming Alzheimer Association Board and also served as its Chairperson. As an Alzheimer's Support Group facilitator for over 28 years, I have gained the expertise to help people with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. I have learned from the personal stories of families and friends of those with dementia. Whatever understanding I have comes from my professional training, my work with families in the support groups, my work at the nursing home, and my personal experiences with my family. Having expertise to help people with dementia does not take away the agony and pain, frustrations and uncertainties, I feel in dealing with my mother and our family. It is my hope you will come to understand some of our feelings and the issues regarding my mother's and our family's personal journey. I hope you will learn from our story and come to understand more clearly the enigma of dementia.