Althea: A Story of Love by Dr. William DeWeese $5.99
Happiness…something we all seek. Once we find it, we hang on tightly never wanting to let go. But things change…by design or by chance…and in an instant, like a flash of lightning, everything can be turned upside down.As this true story opens, all aspects of Althea’s life are going well. Then in an instant, she is thrust into turmoil by a medical emergency from which few survive.Althea...
Then Again by Random House $26.00
NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times • People • Vogue ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR —Financial Times • Chicago Sun-Times The Independent • Bookreporter The Sunday Business PostMom loved adages, quotes, slogans. There were always little reminders pasted on the kitchen wall. For example, the word THINK. I found THINK thumbtacked on a...
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (How to manage Alzheimer's Disease) by
I am sharing my experiences as a family member turned care giver and the mistakes I made due to my ignorance of the Alzheimer's Disease(AD). The objective is that nobody should commit the same mistakes if - (GOD FORBID !) any of their loved ones gets this dreaded disease.Through this book, I would like to share inputs on the symptoms, the changed behaviours, the wrong response, the facts about...
Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure? by Cheryl Hirsch $18.95
Though Dr. Mary T. Newport has provided professional care to newborns since 1983, she's led a double life since 2000 when she became a caregiver at home. That's when her beloved husband, Steve, first showed signs of Alzheimer's disease. After his deterioration accelerated in 2004, Dr. Newport began avidly researching ways to keep him functional for as long as possible. Since she understands...
Fading From Memory: what happens to a family when both parents have Alzheimer's? by CreateSpace $24.95
‘Fading From Memory’ is a son’s personal journal covering the period 2006-2009, during which his parents are first diagnosed with, and eventually succumb to, Alzheimer’s disease. The journal follows the family’s responses to the progressively more desperate needs of their parents with humour, insight, compassion, exasperation, enterprise and, finally, resignation. This book paints a...
Matti's Mutts: I'm a Granddog! (Vol 2) by
In this "2nd Book of the Series", Matti continues to tell her story about life and those around her."Matti's Mutts: I'm a Granddog!" continues her story about the relationship between Matti and her Grandma. She loves her Grandma. Could it be because they play together, or maybe even because Grandma gives her treats. Either way, they are great friends. Grandma is now at the midstages of dementia...
Stop Alzheimer's Now!: How to Prevent & Reverse Dementia, Parkinson's, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis & Other Neurodegenerative Disorders by Piccadilly Books, Ltd. $19.95
Dementia and other forms of neurodegeneration are not a part of the normal aging process. You should not expect to develop dementia as you grow older. The brain is fully capable of functioning normally for a lifetime, regardless of how long a person lives. While aging is a risk factor for neurodegeneration, it is not the cause! Dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders are disease processes...
Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips by Sheryl Crow $17.95
Actress and photographer Kris Carr thought she had a hangover, but a Jivamukti yoga class didn’t provide its usual kick-ass cure. A visit to her doctor confirmed her liver looked like Swiss cheese,” covered with cancerous tumors. She entered trench warfare (wearing cowboy boots into the MRI machine, no less), vowing, Cancer needed a makeover and I was just the gal to do it!” She began...
What They Don't Tell You About Alzheimer's by
An informative memoir about a son taking care of a mother with Alzheimer's Disease. The story is told in a manner that educates and focuses the reader on the insidious nature of adult mental dysfunction, while at the same time offering useful insights and advice on the responsibilities of caregiving.Alzheimer's and its evil brain-robbing cousins are a scourge that rip our loved ones from us piece...