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Can you recommend books dealing with dementia? I'm looking for fiction and memoirs, so I can relate to the emotions of those suffering and caregiving. I have read "Death in Slow Motion", a memoir from a daughter of a mother with AD, and "Still Alice", a novel from the point of view of a college professor with early onset AD. I recommend them both.

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Of the dozen or so books I've read on caring for someone with dementia, my favorite is "Loving Someone Who Has Dementia", by Pauline Boss.
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"Loving Someone Who Has Dementia", by Pauline Boss is great for learning about your emotions as the caregiver. I learned why I get so sad when my progresses...grieving mom's losses and my losses as well.
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A Bitter Season; The Departure Zone are two excellent reads about the journey through dementia and caregiving. I found the first extremely informative and i was able to relate to several areas. The Departure Zone is poignant; but humorous and you might just get a good laugh -- but if you are a caregiver or debating your role in caregiving -- these are good reads for anyone PRIOR TO CAREGIVING.
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"Still Alice" was a wonderful book. I found it by accident at the library and read it very quickly. I know you have it on your list already, but I'd recommend to anyone else who hasn't read it.
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