Download or read book When Dementia Came Knocking written by Christine Tirman and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From what started out as a blog to help me keep my sanity to books to help you keep yours, this is the true story of a mother and daughter caught up in the grips of a ruthless invader and how it redefined our lives as we knew it and how hope, however fleeting, was attainable. It chronicles the life of my larger-than-life mother as a war, too close to her home, raged in Europe, how love blossomed in the most unlikely of circumstances and how, years later, after a devastating diagnosis, she was able to keep her amazing wit and undeniable charm. This is a story, like millions of other stories out there, just waiting to be heard. Just one. And what an incredible story it is! This is volume 2, the rest of our story.
Download or read book When Dementia Came Knocking written by Christine Tirman and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the beginning of my mother’s journey with dementia, I was clueless. I had very little knowledge of this disease and absolutely zero understanding. I felt a need, a want, to write about our journey, not only for my own sanity but also as a tool to help others walking the same path that we were. I wanted the reader to know about my mother and experience her incredible life during the Nazi invasion of Europe and before dementia came knocking. Knowing her then will help you to understand how she was able to deal with her diagnosis after. You will laugh, you will cry, and I am sure you will come to love her like I do. Our journey will inspire you and give you hope and understanding coupled with some important tools to help navigate dementia’s ruthless confusion with real solutions and ideas. Our life with dementia spanned twelve heartbreaking, nerve-racking, inspiring years of learning how to dance this crazy dance that became our life. Love did manage to blossom in the midst of dementia’s complete despair. My hope is that it will blossom in yours too.
Download or read book When Dementia Comes Knocking on Your Door written by Linda Moorman Shippey and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith, hope, love and dementia are the cornerstones of this valuable resource for caregivers. This is a journal of daily life over a period of nine years for two individuals in the prime of their lives who suddenly face a devastating diagnosis of Early OnSet Alzheimer's. When the one being cared for is young, athletic, healthy and actively engaged in a career, the caregiver faces the challenges of maintaining quality of life (keep actively engaged), what to tell/who to tell, driving concerns, career/retirement, social connections/support, hospital care, law enforcement response, doctor/medication decisions, wandering/missing person/911, insurance/finances, Silver Alert and more. In general society has seen dementia as an "old people" ailment. Today the number of individuals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s being diagnosed with Alzheimer's is alarming. The need for a strong support group with these individuals is imperative.
Download or read book Dementia and Harry written by Paul De Marco and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about Harry, a man who lived a fascinating and charmed life, and it describes how he was affected by dementia. Harry used to say, ÒPaul, I was born lucky. IÕve been lucky all my life!Ó and in many ways this was true. After the German invasion of Poland, Harry was forced into the German Army and of the 36 boys in his class at school, 33 died at Stalingrad. Harry was one of very few men who fought in both the German and British armies in World War II and he somehow came out of it alive, against all the odds. But HarryÕs luck finally ran out when he was diagnosed with dementia, a disease that our society is poorly prepared for. Had I known then what I know now about dementia, then the burden of caring for Harry would have been so much easier to carry. So this book describes HarryÕs life, but it also gives a comprehensive insight into the various forms of dementia and what to expect, which will be very helpful for anyone who is caring for a loved one with this disease.
Download or read book God Directed Revelation Redemption and Recovery written by Gail Daphney Ricketts and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have traveled from a place of unforgiveness, adolescent anger and resentments and overcoming temptations of the streets to a path to forgiveness, healing, confronting family of origin issues and childhood traumas by way of therapy, twelve-step co-dependency recovery program, prayer, and meditation.
Download or read book When Love Meets Dementia written by Ada Anbar and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is now recognized as one of the most common forms of dementia in individuals under age 65, second only to Alzheimer's. Shedding light on a little known brain disease, this volume examines FTD from a few angles, beginning with the author's insightful memoir of her husband's struggle with FTD and its impact on their family. Detailed background information on the disease is provided along with discussion of related issues, and information on how to minimize the chances of becoming a victim.
Download or read book Where Skylarks Sing written by Patrick Davies and published by Caravan Books UK. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching a major crossroads in 2021, Patrick Davies did the only thing he could think of – he set off alone with a pair of walking boots and a tent to walk the length of Britain in the hope of finding escape and answers. To many, Patrick appeared to have it all – a loving family, an enviable career that took him around the world, a rewarding future clearly mapped out. Then everything abruptly changed. He found himself returning to Britain without a job or a home to discover a family reeling from his father’s dementia diagnosis and a country tearing itself apart after Brexit. In sharing his 1400-mile journey from the southernmost point of England to the northern tip of Scotland, Patrick explores issues of identity and belonging, anticipatory grief and the meaning of home against the backdrop of a world turned upside down. Where Skylarks Sing is an inspiring story of endurance and the healing power of walking told through the beautiful and varied landscapes of Britain.
Download or read book Knocking on Heaven s Door written by Katy Butler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Knocking on Heaven's Door,award-winning journalist Katy Butler describes in vivid and poetic prose what happened to her family as her parents were moved from a ripe and vigorous old age toward a long and protracted phase of dying. After suffering a stroke at age 78, Butler's father Jeffrey, a retired professor, was left entirely dependent on the care of his wife, Butler's mother. Six years later, with a heartbeat managed by a pacemaker put in by an unthinking cardiologist, Jeff's body had outlived his brain and his wife was exhausted, sick and depleted from nearly a decade of full-time caregiving. When Butler and her mother appeal to doctors, ethicists and lawyers for help getting the pacemaker turned off-allowing Jeff a natural, painless death rather than the extended, diminished life provided by the pacemaker-they are seen as monsters. Knocking on Heaven's Doordocuments the rebellion brewing against a broken and morally adrift medical system that has morphed from saving lives to prolonging dying. Butler shows how our culture turns to technology to solve the spiritual problem of death, and how we are ignorant of the ancient and modern realities of dying. Knocking on Heaven's Dooris a profoundly moving, expertly researched mediation that will serve as a map for the 78 million baby boomers, caring for elderly parents, facing a medical system that robs death of its sacredness and intensifies its suffering.
Download or read book Coping with Dementia written by Paul De Marco and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 50 million people worldwide are currently affected by Dementia, an umbrella term for diseases like Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia, which gradually impair the cognitive ability of a person, leaving them requiring intensive care in the late stages of the disease. The burden on the economy is huge as this is now a $1trillion a year disease, but it also places immeasurable strain on the carers looking after their loved ones. This book describes Harry, a man who was like a father to me, and his experience of living with Dementia, and it also gives a medical overview of the different forms of the disease. Harry was a unique man, having fought for both the German and British armies in WW2, and of the 36 children in his class at school, 33 died at Stalingrad. "I was born lucky," Harry used to say, and in many ways, this was true until Dementia came knocking at his door. This book describes the symptoms and the behavioural changes at each stage of the disease, the warning signs to look out for, and what you can do to keep your loved one engaged, and so it will help anyone who is caring for a loved one at this time.
Download or read book Memory Improvement Through EFT Tapping written by Peta Stapleton and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-04-05 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT, or "tapping") is a rapidly growing practice that involves tapping two fingers along specific acupuncture points in order to improve memory and sleep and to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain. While memory loss is a natural part of the aging process, many experience memory issues for reasons other than aging. Stress, anxiety and depression can cause forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty concentrating and other issues that disrupt daily activities, and research suggests that we can ease memory impairments caused by stress with effective coping mechanisms like tapping. Offering real client stories and outcomes from research, this is a comprehensive guide to EFT tapping. Focused on improving memory, it offers practical applications for tapping that can alleviate everyday forgetfulness (like difficulty recalling peoples' names), supercharge learning processes in people of all ages, and treat dementia.
Download or read book Knocking on Heaven s Door written by Katy Butler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines a less invasive, more humane approach to end-of-life care, sharing the stories of the author's parents and explaining the political and technological factors that are interfering with patient preferences.
Download or read book Hard Knocks written by Ruby Lang and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-10-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this enemies-to-lovers romance, they're both making their final play—but who will win? Neurologist Helen Chang Frobisher is on a mission to ban ice hockey from Portland to prevent the kind of concussive brain injury that plagues her father. Luckless professional player Adam Magnus is desperately trying to secure his career and his retirement despite his young team's dismal record. But while Adam and Helen spar over the future of the sports franchise in public, in private they find themselves battling an impossible attraction. What happens when winning means losing each other? A smart and funny romance, perfect for fans of Icebreaker and Chloe Liese.
Download or read book Knock Em Dead written by Rhonda Pollero and published by Kensington Books . This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich praised bestselling author Rhonda Pollero's first mystery Knock Off as "a great read with plenty of attitude!" Now paralegal Finley Anderson Tanner (F.A.T. to her enemies) is back for another sizzling adventure under the West Palm Beach sun. . . Finley knows it can't be good news when she's awakened at 5:40 a.m. by someone knocking on her door. Her hunch proves correct. Finley's pal Jane is hysterical and clad only in a negligee. It all started when Jane went out on a blind date the previous night with a hunk named Paolo--and ended when she woke up next to his corpse. Finley knows Jane wouldn't hurt a fly, especially one with a zipper. Too bad the police don't agree. . . Having survived her own ordeal of questioning and criminally bad coffee at the local cop shop, Finley's got to post bail and hire an attorney for Jane. But with most of her cash tied up in credit card debt, she knows she has to do the unthinkable: hit her mother up for money. As if attempting to thaw out the Ice Queen isn't hard enough, there's the unthinkable, part II: resisting McGarrity. Yes, dangerously sexy P.I. Liam McGarrity has offered his services. . .for a discounted rate. To prove her theory that Jane and Paolo were drugged by the real killer, Finley will have to buckle down and work with Liam. She'll just have to remind herself that she already has the perfect boyfriend in her FedEx pilot Patrick. But this case is booby-trapped with more serious pitfalls than wicked temptation. For starters, there's the fact that two knives were used to kill Paolo. Then there's a suspicious string of robberies. And when someone tries to run Finley's car off the road, she's got to act quick to find a killer who wants to see her underground. . . Praise for Bestselling Author Rhonda Pollero: "A great read with plenty of attitude!"--Janet Evanovich "Rhonda Pollero will take you on a fun, fascinating journey. You won't want to miss her!" --Nora Roberts "Certain to be a runway hit." --Booklist "Rhonda Pollero delivers a snappy heroine who pops off the page and a clever mystery. Don't miss this great story!" --Leanne Banks "[A] fun mystery debut." --Publishers Weekly "Rhonda Pollero's humor and compelling mystery will keep you turning the pages!" --Tess Gerritsen "A lovable and unique heroine. . .Finley's story is a page-turner and a great start to a new series." --Romance Reviews Today "Rhonda has penned a winner with Knock Off. It's a fabulous start to a new mystery series. Amazing twists and turns are woven between humor, fashion, and romance." --Onceuponaromance.net "This book made me laugh, and at the same time had me reading well past my bedtime." --Coffee Time Romance
Download or read book Dementia Knocked on My Door written by Paul De Marco and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-11 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dementia knocked on the door of a man who was like a father to me and this is his story. "I was born lucky!" Harry used to say to me and he lived a fascinating life, one that is too special to be left forgotten. This book will help all those people walking the lonely path that is caring for a loved one suffering with Dementia.
Download or read book Through the Eyes of Dementia written by Johnna Lowther and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and techniques that professionals use to guide us through the unsteady and confusing emotional terrain of dementia.
Download or read book Growing Up Loved written by Stephen Uzelac and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We often hear people say, "It takes a community to raise a child," and that is what made my life so magical and blessed. My story is about people and family who gave back.
Download or read book The Right Knock written by Helen Van Metre Van-Anderson Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
