Still my mum / by Mary de Ruyter

Date
Oct 2012
By
De Ruyter, Mary
Description

Relates the author's experiences of seeing her mother's cognitive decline due to the effects of Alzheimer's. Outlines the life events of the author's mother, including European travel, and a career as a teacher. Talks about how the author's family coped with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Notes the aspects of life that Alzheimer's sufferers can still take part in. Gives advice on coping with the disease. Highlights the incidence of Alzheimer's, noting that the number of suffers is expected to grow. Sets out the current theories on the causes of Alzheimer's and how Alzheimer's affects brain function. Mentions the experiences of some prominent people with Alzheimer's. Includes website links for more information on Alzheimer's.

Additional description

Includes illustrations, portraits

Source
North and south,North & south Oct 2012; n.319:p.74-80; issn:
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