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Book: What My Grandchildren Taught Me about Alzheimer’s Disease

Chapter: “Mommy Will be Back!”: Necessary Attachments and Detaching

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.43550

Blurb:

Caregivers are sometimes challenged when their loved ones “shadow them,” meaning that they are constantly beside them or following them. Strategies such as building trust, developing a sense of security and creating feelings of love and attentiveness can lead to greater confidence with the individual affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Chapter Contributors

  • Dana Olivia Dunn Territo (thememorywhisperer@gmail.com - dterrito) 'Advocate for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease'