Stumble It!
Dr. Arthur Kleinman sounds like he was a compassionate man long before his wife was stricken with Alzheimer's disease. Back in 1966 as a visiting medical student, he was appalled at a neurologist's lack of "caregiving" in treating a young couple. Kleinman brought the issue up with the physician, who then re-met with the couple to offer more comprehensive advice, "including empathic suggestions for rehabilitation, family counseling, and social-work assistance."
Now Dr. Kleinman has to help his once-brilliant wife negotiate a path through the living-room, find the food and utensils placed before her, and other caregiving tasks many have faced when living with a spouse who has Alzheimer's.
You'll want to read Dr. Kleinman's own account of his experience, written up in an article in the Harvard Magazine. It is a touching story, with much insight. Also read the comments, especially those of Pam Mack, for another point of view.
