The emotional journey of the Alzheimer's family / Robert B. Santulli, M.D., Kesstan Blandin, Ph.D.

Hanover, New Hampshire : Datmouth College Press, [2015]

viii, 220 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index.

Introduction: the importance of understanding the family's emotional and psychological experiences -- Coping with discordant views of the illness -- The defenses of the Alzheimer's family care partner -- Common emotions experienced by the family care partner -- Understanding grief in the family care partner -- Stages of grief in the family care partner -- Acceptance and moving forward -- Connecting with the alzheimer's community -- Understanding and coping with stress in the family care partner.