Review: A Courageous Caregiver Shares Her Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 11, 2014
I was very interested in reading this book since I have several family members suffering from Alzheimer's. This well written book provided a lot of insight into the disease and the day-to-day struggles the family faces. The progression of the disease was interesting to read about. I now have a better idea of what the future holds for my loved ones.The author eloquently shares all of the detail of her mother's day to day life and the struggles she faced in the nursing home. The care Joan received was mostly lacking in quality and compassion. She became aggressive and tried to hurt those around her, causing her to be forced out of one home. Joan's constant yelling and screaming caused even more problems in the next home.The author decided to care for her mother at home, which was a very brave and selfless thing for her to do. The author put her own life on hold for several years to care for her mother, and now she shares her story. This book is an educational tool as well as a source of encouragement for other families and caregivers. The book brought tears to my eyes many times while reading it.I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's.