There is a wonderful new book out called:
Deeper Into The Soul: Beyond Dementia & Alzheimer's Toward Forgetfulness Care Nader Shabahangi Bogna Szymkiew.
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I know Nader Shabahangi from the Existential Humanistic Institute (San Francisco, CA -- www.ehinstitute.org) and from Pacific Institute (also San Francisco, CA -- www.pacificinstitute.org. I found this book while looking up a book on Jim Bugental for a course in existential psychotherapy. Nader's book was listed below Jim's on Amazon.
The timing couldn't be more perfect as my grandmother has a diagnosis of dementia and two weeks before had an unethical and horrible experience with her assisted living facility and a nursing home in WY. Their staffs, though kind, had no idea how to honor an elder who had memory problems and a staff nurse actually sat on her and threatened her.
Being in end of life care myself, I was outraged. So was my aunt who has many years of geriatric consulting skills. She ordered a copy of Nader's book for herself and the two facilities and went in to do workshops with their staff.
Nader has been blessed with amazing teachers like Jim & Elizabeth Bugental and his vision is deeply steeped in existential humanistic priniciples.
This is a must have for anyone, professional or family member, dealing with people with memory problems.
Nader, thank you for this gift!