Mike & Me : An Inspiring Guide for Couples Who Choose to Face Alzheimer’s Together at Home
Brand: Zadra Publishing
Categories: Books, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Mental Health



Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.74 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0692046784
Language: English
ISBN-10: 069204678X
Publisher: Zadra Publishing
Print length: 326 pages
Publication date: January 29, 2018
subtitle: Paperback – January 29, 2018
author: Visit Amazon's Rosalys Peel Page search results Rosalys Peel Dan Zadra
review: Editorial Reviews Review "Rosalys Peel shows couples a path to a full and joyful life, despite one partner's Alzheimer's diagnosis. Mike & Me is the triumph of courage, grace and dignity over this discouraging disease." - Evelyn Williams, Blessings of Dementia "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. Rosalys Peel provides every couple touched by Alzheimer's with vital information about what lies ahead. Her experiences with Mike show us how to live a full and beautiful life together, even while facing a devastating illness." - Joni Powers, R.N., B.S., Integrative Medicine "Mike & Me is an important book-an indispensable companion covering crucial insights for every couple coping with Alzheimer's-and doing so on your own terms with courage, grace, and endless love." - Michele Abrams, Founder, Brightstar Productions "Pragmatic and heartfelt, insightful and informative, Mike & Me reminds us that Alzheimer's, like life, is about hope, help and abiding love. It is a shared journey." - Bob Le Roy, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association Washington State Chapter "Knowing we have options and choices when confronting Alzheimer's is empowering. Rosalys Peel has written a vivid and loving picture of one couple's decision to live with Alzheimer's in their own way. This book is sure to help many other couples." - Trudy James, Chaplain. Producer, Speaking of Dying "Mike & Me provides tangible ways to ease the challenges of Alzheimer's and live each day fully despite a life-limiting illness. It's an inspiring and profound example of how great joy and beauty can come with (and often through) hardship or suffering. I highly recommend it." - Natalie Rodden, M.D., hospice and palliative medicine physician "A treasured book of suggestions and guidance. Mike & Me provides vital new insights into many aspects of Alzheimer's, including its impact on family, friends, and especially the patient's spouse." - Lawrence Murphy, M.D., Department of Neurology, Swedish Neurosciences From the Publisher: "We are winning the war on Alzheimer's-it's happening-and one of the most important fronts in the battle is the home front. Mike & Me is one of the most important books to chronicle the changing face of home care among Alzheimer's couples. It shows how the astonishing power of love, patience, compassion and stay-at-home care can help Alzheimer's patients defy the usual statistics and live a longer, fuller, happier life despite this discouraging disease." - Zadra Publishing From the Author "It's empowering for Alzheimer's couples and caregivers to discover that there are promising new ways to confront this disease together. When Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer's we made a pact to stay in our own home and continue living a full life together. As it turned out we were able to surpass virtual all our expectations and enjoy 10 full years of life, love and meaning together. The lessons we learned are all here in this book for you. May they inspire and guide you and your loved one on the journey ahead." - Rosalys Peel From the Inside Flap THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO YOU Each year, thousands of American couples are given the disheartening news that a spouse or partner has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. If you are one of these couples, this book is dedicated to you and your loving family and friends. It's empowering for Alzheimer's couples to discover that there is more than one way to confront this disease together. In that respect, Mike & Me is not just a book, it's a "way." When Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer's we made a pact to stay in our own home and to find a way to continue living a full life together. We had no idea how our "stay-at-home" choice would turn out, but we did know we could always turn to one of many excellent Alzheimer's care facilities if it didn't. The lessons we learned are here for you. May they inspire and guide you and your loved one on the journey ahead. I am grateful to the entire Alzheimer's community--the growing legion of researchers, doctors, nurses, counselors and caregivers who are creating better lives for those fighting this disheartening disease. It's a privilege to share the unique story in these pages, along with fresh and guidance for Alzheimer's couples everywhere. About the Author Rosalys Peel is a Registered Nurse, a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator, and a Gotman-certified couples’ relationship facilitator. For more than 30 years she has been a respected voice in the childbirth education movement. She currently teaches classes at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle and has been a featured guest on NPR and The Today Show. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Dan Zadra is the founder of Seattle's Compendium Inc, one of the nation’s foremost publishers of inspirational books, gifts and greeting cards. Over the past 35 years he has written, co-written or edited more than 200 books, including dozens of award-winning gift books, a variety of private label business books, several acclaimed children's books, and six consecutive best-sellers. He lives in Wallace, Idaho. Read more