by JANE L. MAHAKIAN, PhD and ALYSON KUHN

Hear co-author Alyson Kuhn talk about the practical wisdom in “I hear you,” published in February 2021.

Local writer Alyson Kuhn sought the guidance of her co-author, gerontologist Jane L. Mahakian, when she needed to move her mother to a memory care community. Alyson’s detailed email exchanges with Dr. Jane over several years formed the basis for the I hear you writing partnership.

This book is a practical guide for caregivers and the rest of us. Many of us are uncomfortable spending time with people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, partly because we are unsure what to say (and not say). The authors show many ways to promote purposeful living and preserve independence, even in brief encounters or visits. You can gain confidence in listening, interpreting behaviors, and developing a plan of care.

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