When Marlene's mother developed Alzheimer's, becoming her caregiver opened Marlene's eyes to the struggles of a patient regressing until she became both a dependent child and a new found sister. Her story, "Elderchild," is from her mother's perspective.
How does an Alzheimer's patient feel when they realize they are losing their grip on reality? What do they do to cope when past and present blur together? Although ficitonal, "Elderchild" draws heavily on my personal experience as my mother's caregiver to bring clarity to her gradual decline.
In "Elderchild," Rhea's first person account explores her terror as she realizes her cognitive faculties are degrading. As her Alzheimer's progresses, it redefines her relationships with her daughters.as she vacilates between moments of confusion and clarity. .
Título : Elderchild
EAN : 9798201185213
Editorial : Marlene Fabian Stiles
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