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"My Journey into Alzheimer's Disease"- A book worth reading

By Diane W Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Dear Friends,

My Mom died October 10th, 2009 of a Massive Brain Hemorrhage. 

She was 83. She had Alzheimer's.  Although it hurts, I lost her a long time ago. I grieve for the Mom I once knew and for the little child she became.

 

I wrote a few times toward the end of my caregiving experience. I do wish I had found your site earlier.  I found some  solace in sharing, venting, and reading  your shared post. I thank you for that.  It helped having a connection with other's that were just as frazzled, exhausted, and overwhelmed.

 

I was able to manage alone for  two years. It was clear she needed more help than I was able to give. She was living in a wonderful facility the last 4 months.  I can't say enough about the wonderful care Mom received at The Maples of Benzie in  Frankfort,Michigan...My sister works there.. so, it was ideal.

 

I'd like to recommend a book. It helped me understand  what Mom was going through. I hope you will purchase one for  yourself. Believe me.. It will be well  worth you 11 bucks.

 

My Journey into Alzheimer's Disease (Paperback)

by Robert Davis (Author

 

You can find it online.

 http://www.amazon.ca/My-Journey-into-Alzheimers-Disease/dp/0842346457

 

Again, thank you for being there. I hope this book will help you as much as it helped me.

*Hugs*

Diane

A Poem with a message..
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide
10/28/09 7:34am

Thanks for the recommendation, Diane. I'll be checking into this book and may review it here.

Carol

11/ 3/09 10:21am

Hey, I hope you are able to read that book. Rev. Davis did pass away. His sharing...the writing of this book ... was and is still a true  blessing for all who read it.

Hugs

Diane

10/30/09 10:13pm

 Thnak you for your time spent in helping me Diane!

 I am about to post and read yours.. I feel lost yet I know I am not alone.

 

 Thank you and HUGS to you

Funny, I always end with a hug

11/ 3/09 11:49am

This  is a wonderful site... It's great to share and vent. I am saying prayers  for you and your Mom ...and that God will soften the heart of a family member/or friend to help you. I hope you do get the book.

*Hugs*

Diane

10/31/09 9:14am

My mom is now in a care facility, but was with us for nearly 5 years prior to her recent move. I, too, wish I had found this site years ago.  Our journey was exhausting and saddening.  I also feel that I lost her a long time ago - she was no longer the mom I knew.  She is 90 now, and the effects of the illness are starting to increase. I am truly not sure what stage of the disease she is in, but feel it must be at least the lower end of stage 3.  She experiences sundowning on a daily basis, and is increasingly tired, fidgety, restless and weepy.  Thank-you for your helpful comments, everyone! It is wonderful to have a place to share thoughts and feelings that others understand.

11/ 3/09 11:43am

I am saying prayers for you and your Mom.  It is nice having people that understand what we are going through.

*Hugs*

Diane 

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By Diane W— Last Modified: 12/18/10, First Published: 10/28/09