A Better Life Author:Edited by the staff of the Institute of Gerontology, The University of Michigan; Editors: Dorothy H. Coons, Lena Metzelaar, Anne Robinson, Beth Spencer "A BETTER LIFE is a far sighted, compassionate and practical guide to improving the quality of life for the Alzheimer's patient and his or her family. Covering the entire topic from selection of an appropriate nursing home to death with dignity in an institution. It provides an excellent, easily absorbed explanation of various dementias and of... more »fers individualized approaches to coping with this frustrating illness. A needed resource for health personnel, families and counselors." Paul A Kerschner, President, National Foundation for Long Term Care« less