Walking One Another Home: Moments of Grace and Possibilty in the Midst of Alzheimer's

People seeking inspiration at any time, for brief moments or all in one sitting as the stories are short and self-contained. People of all ages and of varied life experiences will be touched by the common, everyday approach. Caregivers and professionals alike will appreciate the fresh ideas and tangible alternatives presented in each cluster of stories. Highlights how mother-daughter visits in a Midwest nursing home take on spiritual and emotional meaning in both their lives; their pilgrimage together challenges stereotypes about Alzheimer's Disease and deftly shifts the emphasis from fear and horror to love and possibility. The hundreds of books regarding Alzheimer's currently on the market deal primarily with practical matters: legal, financial, nursing care needs. Walking One Another Home goes beyond lists and tips, things to do, and answers. Instead, it explores deeper levels of meaning and core questions: "How do I make sense of this?" "How can I transform this into a spiritual experience?" "How shall I deal with this and maintain a caring relationship?"