This book is a little inside look at life in a dementia unit--one that has cats including one named Oscar who has a particularly interesting gift. I really enjoyed this book even though it should have been sad, it wasn't.

Absolutely wonderful book. See what Telly Says....

I enjoyed this book for the discussion of Oscar a cat that lives in a nursing home unit for advanced dementia. I also really liked the discussions on Alzheimer's and how families cope with the disease.

This book was in no danger of winning a Pulitzer. The writing was formulaic and basic. But, it is a great story. And if you know someone who is dealing with a parent with dementia, this is a thoughtful and comforting read.

That was a fascinating read. It brings up some important points about dementia and end of life care.

Not the book I expected and I am glad of that. This book is not about Oscar but about dementia,dying, and how we deal with it. One interesting point is that you must think of the patients being in the process of "un-learning"-the exact opposite of a child's focus on learning. It's a very poignant story of the nursing home where the doctor works. A nursing home that truly is a home. Were everyone so fortunate to live out their last days in a facility like this one. You'll find yourself tearing up reading some of these stories. Oscar is truly a remarkable animal but maybe his real gift is not to the dying and their families but to the doctor who wrote this book. Dr Dosa has crafted a beautiful account of living, loving, and dying. It took Oscar to motivate an already caring and competent doctor to an ephipany like moment about life.