Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer´s disease.
First hand experiences
Autores: | Arango Lasprilla, Juan Carlos Villamizar Mercado, Valeria Báez, Sandra |
Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is a journey of unwavering love that reframes family life. This book captures the voices of Latin American caregivers who, after diagnosis, transform uncertainty into constant learning and rediscover communication by inhabiting the present. Their testimonies expose the emotional, physical, and economic challenges inherent in caregiving and celebrate the moments of connection that spring from a look, a caress, or a melody capable of awakening a dormant memory.
In an honest tone, the work describes the exhaustion, guilt, and fear that accompany caregivers, while also offering concrete examples of resilience. It shows how to find beauty in everyday gestures and hope in every small step forward. Through stories of sleepless nights, daily setbacks, and creative strategies—from music therapy to mindful physical touch—it emphasizes that emotions remain intact even when memories fade.
Each page pays tribute to the "invisible heroes" who offer their time, patience, and tenderness without reservation. The text emphasizes that there is no infallible manual, but there is a supportive community ready to accompany and support. In the face of uncertainty, it champions compassion as a path and love as an indelible energy that endures beyond oblivion. The book invites us to look beyond the diagnosis: to recognize that the essence of each person persists, that mutual learning continues, and that affection always leaves indelible marks whose meaning transcends memory, and that its legacy lives on in those who care for us.