Despite the frequent characterization of Alzheimer's disease as a -loss of self, - this enlightening book demonstrates unequivocally that a person's unique self persists throughout the course of the disease. The important message in The Enduring Self in People with Alzheimer's is how much can be done in care settings to support a person's sense of identity, and thereby enrich the lives of people experiencing the many losses associated with dementia. Drawing from a diverse body of research in multiple disciplines, the book brings together the recommendations of the best thinkers and...