Mike & Me : An Inspiring Guide for Couples Who Choose to Face Alzheimer’s Together at Home - Softcover

Rosalys Peel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 069204678X ISBN 13: 9780692046784

Publisher: Zadra Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

2019 Indie Book of the Year Nominee

More than three years in the making, this book changes everything for Alzheimer's couples and caregivers. When her husband Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Rosalys Peel made a deal with him. Together, they vowed that they would manage Alzheimer's in their own home and go right on living life as normally as possible for as long as possible. Over the next ten years they found new ways to defy and surpass virtually all the typical Alzheimer's statistics. Despite Mike's illness they pursued their dreams, traveled the world, helped raise their granddaughter, maintained their romance, kept Mike on his feet, and found new ways to communicate with their friends, family and each other. They also saved countess thousands of dollars by doing it in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Through it all Rosalys kept a journal of their discoveries. The result is her inspiring guidebook for Alzheimer's couples, entitled Mike & Me.

About this title

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 this edition

• Publisher: Zadra Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 069204678X
• ISBN 13: 9780692046784
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326
• Editor: Dan Zadra