If you are interested in this book, you’re probably in a similar situation as I find myself. I’m a baby boomer who is helping to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. In my case, it’s my 94-year old mother. How we may differ is that I’m also a grief and relationship coach, and I have had experience helping people deal with difficulties brought on by change and loss. Of course, it’s a lot easier to offer assistance to others than to put these same suggestions to use in your own life. However, I try my best. In fact, that’s why I’ve written this book. It’s to constantly remind me about how I can best respond to my own difficult situation. The words of assistance, comfort and inspiration contained within these pages cannot make your parents well again. However, your power lies in how you choose to respond to their illness and failing health issues. This book provides you with concrete suggestions on how to handle common situations you will encounter. Additionally, it offers you an alternate perspective on how to view your changing circumstances as you become the parent and your parent the child.
A Must Read! I found this book to be extremely helpful to anyone who is facing a dementia/Alzheimer’s diagnosis with their loved one. The author offers a mixture of practical and inspirational advice on how to deal with this difficult and heart wrenching diagnosis. She lets you know that you are not alone in your struggles, and for that I thank her. The lessons presented are not just for caregivers; they are simply life lessons that can be put to use every day. A must read!
Geropsychologist Perspective This book captures the essence of the emotional journey of an caregiver for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. The chapters offer a cliff notes of the experience of caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. As a Geropsychologist, I specialize in the treatment of patients and families who suffer from the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease this book offers the highlights of the science of caregiving while utilizing language that evades professionals to explain in common language. This is a…