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Author: Nancy Elizabeth Howie Publisher: ISBN: 9781606452219 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 342
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It's morning at Meadow Brook Nursing Home. During the last ten months, this has been my mother's abode. Most days, I feel it is mine, too. Life, as I have known it, is a blur. Alzheimer's has taken Mother from herself, her family, and her friends. It has demanded a grit and grace in our everyday lives beyond human comprehension. "I am tormented Help me Take this torment away Help me Help me Help me," she screams. Daily I have fought to do that, to bring peace to her life. With every utterance, my heart is torn apart, and I cry out to God to not forsake us in our fight. This disease has taken us from the heights of Heaven to the pits of Hell. Today is different. After my second 36-hour shift at Meadow Brook this week, sleep comes in moments for me or not at all, causing me to be exhausted within and without. Looking at her face, I see a glowing, radiant, child-like spirit filled with love. As I hold her hand, I think of all the hands she has held and comforted in her lifetime. I know that I must tell her story-which ultimately is my story, too-with the hope that it may bring a degree of peace to the hearts of those who have walked, or will walk, the same road. This is our story-the chronicle of the life of a beautiful lady and her family-a life humbly begun, now ending with the devastation of Alzheimer's. Mary Ann Howie, my mother, has lived a long and fruitful life filled with devotion to the noblest causes, ones which evoke human loyalty and commitment. She has lived for her faith, her family, and her friends. She has been deemed by many the last of the great Southern Ladies whose gentle ways have been portrayed in graciousness throughout her entire life. She has lived with abundant vitality and in quiet solitude. She has loved people, places, and things-places as humble as her home and as grand as those visited through her travels. The things she has loved, she accumulated through hard work and endowed with memorable stories, making them more than just things. They vividly evoke times and experiences which we have shared in our lives. This journey had imbued Mother with simple elegance, beauty, and meaning in life. God has used her as an instrument in His hand and filled her with His voice, allowing her to give to others the greatest gift given to mankind-unconditional love. Come with us and experience our joy in her journey home. -Nancy Elizabeth Howie
Author: Nancy Elizabeth Howie Publisher: ISBN: 9781606452219 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
It's morning at Meadow Brook Nursing Home. During the last ten months, this has been my mother's abode. Most days, I feel it is mine, too. Life, as I have known it, is a blur. Alzheimer's has taken Mother from herself, her family, and her friends. It has demanded a grit and grace in our everyday lives beyond human comprehension. "I am tormented Help me Take this torment away Help me Help me Help me," she screams. Daily I have fought to do that, to bring peace to her life. With every utterance, my heart is torn apart, and I cry out to God to not forsake us in our fight. This disease has taken us from the heights of Heaven to the pits of Hell. Today is different. After my second 36-hour shift at Meadow Brook this week, sleep comes in moments for me or not at all, causing me to be exhausted within and without. Looking at her face, I see a glowing, radiant, child-like spirit filled with love. As I hold her hand, I think of all the hands she has held and comforted in her lifetime. I know that I must tell her story-which ultimately is my story, too-with the hope that it may bring a degree of peace to the hearts of those who have walked, or will walk, the same road. This is our story-the chronicle of the life of a beautiful lady and her family-a life humbly begun, now ending with the devastation of Alzheimer's. Mary Ann Howie, my mother, has lived a long and fruitful life filled with devotion to the noblest causes, ones which evoke human loyalty and commitment. She has lived for her faith, her family, and her friends. She has been deemed by many the last of the great Southern Ladies whose gentle ways have been portrayed in graciousness throughout her entire life. She has lived with abundant vitality and in quiet solitude. She has loved people, places, and things-places as humble as her home and as grand as those visited through her travels. The things she has loved, she accumulated through hard work and endowed with memorable stories, making them more than just things. They vividly evoke times and experiences which we have shared in our lives. This journey had imbued Mother with simple elegance, beauty, and meaning in life. God has used her as an instrument in His hand and filled her with His voice, allowing her to give to others the greatest gift given to mankind-unconditional love. Come with us and experience our joy in her journey home. -Nancy Elizabeth Howie
Author: Cheryl Crofoot Knapp Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1512778974 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 226
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Do you wonder where God is in Alzheimer's? Are you searching for hope in caregiving? I searched too--I lost both of my parents to Alzheimer's. They were its innocent victims. Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's can be painfully brutal. We know how it ends. There is no cure. It doesn't get better. But I learned that we don't have to be defeated by it. And there is much grace and collateral beauty to be found in the journey. From broken memories to broken bones, Alzheimers catalyzed terror and defeat in my family. My parents were terrorized by the scrambling of their minds. We who loved them had to suffocate our feelings of defeat as they returned to innocence. As a caregiver, God allowed me to share in my parents passages back to undefeated innocence. I gained loving moments that I would have missed if I hadnt been involved and if I hadnt taken up the proper vantage point to see them. Undefeated Innocence offers hope to caregivers by weaving poignant personal experiences, humor, and biblical stories with a study of the Beatitudes. It answers Where is God? in Alzheimers. It confirms that caregiving experiences are abnormally normal, and its okay to store toothpaste in an underwear drawer. Undefeated Innocence reveals Gods grace through the storms and affirms that caregivers are not alone in wondering if life can return to a place of peace.
Author: Marc Swift Publisher: Made For Success Publishing ISBN: 1613398786 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 212
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MARC SWIFT, author, speaker, father, is no stranger to pain having suffered the loss of his son. Marc was a successful small business entrepreneur in Tulsa, Oklahoma prior to becoming a writer. He moved to Florida to help his mother care for his father who had Alzheimer’s Disease. From Alzheimer’s With Love is the result of this remarkable journey in the pursuit of healing his father through the grace of Jesus. He studied Art, French, and Literature in England and Film at Brown University. Raised in Paris, France, Marc currently resides in Oviedo, Florida.
Author: Eunice L. Sykes Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1664159924 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 143
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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a daunting task. Getting the most out of caregiving while taking care of a loved one is a challenge. When that loved one is a spouse, the tasks are doubly daunting, magnified over and over. Being mindful of your loved one’s habits, hobbies, lifestyle, and preferences is important. This book offers insights on how to reclaim and get more joy from the caregiving love journey. As an unpaid, loving caregiver, Eunice Sykes writes the book she wished she had at the beginning of her journey—one that shares, educates, and offers joy and hope to those beginning their journey or those still on the journey. Deeply personal, in-the-moment anecdotes drawn from her journals add to the honest, moving testimony that this book delivers.
Author: Jade C. Angelica Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations ISBN: 1558967117 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 362
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Jade Angelica shares the wisdom and hope she gleaned from caring for her mother and from many years working closely with Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Challenging the predominant belief that people with Alzheimer's no longer have purpose, potential, or the capacity for meaningful relationship, Where Two Worlds Touch is both a spiritual memoir and a pastoral guide for those who love someone with Alzheimer's. Readers will find here the reassuring words of a friend who has been there and can give advice on preserving connection, finding hope, self-care, and staying open to the possibility of grace.
Author: Dorothy Horne Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781503149786 Category : Languages : en Pages : 216
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In this inspirational and often humorous collection of essays, author Dorothy Horne tackles a variety of life's trials with wit, grace, and a deep faith in God. Many of the more than eighty entries chronicle how Alzheimer's has affected her life, family and faith. Her words are always encouraging and ultimately inspirational. Confident that God will guide her through the trials and that His grace will be revealed through it all, her writing points to hope rather than despair. Whether the subject is faith, hope, brokenness, Alzheimer's or humor, Horne writes with the simplicity and grace of a close friend sharing wisdom over afternoon tea. Filled with insight, honesty and a generous openness, Glimpses of Grace is an act of gratitude for God's grace in all of life's affairs-a book of hope in the midst of difficulty. It is a testament to the golden thread of God's love that weaves through life's journey. "I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders." Psalm 9:1 (NIV) *** "Dorothy's graceful writing and generous sharing of personal stories deeply touches readers, always leading us to see grace and joy even in difficult situations." -Richard Brack, editor, Longview News-Journal
Author: M. Joanne Roth Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1728300428 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 125
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Alzheimer’s is a frightening, frustrating disease with a striking emotional and physical impact on all involved. However, knowledge and the right attitude can make the experience more bearable, as M. Joanne Roth (M.S. in Counseling from Portland State University), shows in Thanks for the Memories: My Journey with Alzheimer’s as a Caregiver to My Mother. With the wisdom of one who has been there, Mrs. Roth relates a wealth of information on the “multiplied effects” of memory loss and the caregiver’s role, as experienced through her own mother’s care. Her no-nonsense explanations offer encouragement and support as she reveals that such care can become positive experience when approached with patience, understanding, and faith in God. By realistically depicting what to expect and offering tips on handling difficult situations, Roth’s dual personal/practical approach makes this a valuable tool for those facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Author: MD Faan Daniel C Potts Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781512321975 Category : Alzheimer's disease Languages : en Pages : 0
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Here's a hope-filled book about Alzheimer's caregiving. It was written by Marie Marley, PhD - a well-known author on dementia issues - and neurologist Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN, both experts on caregiving. With a Foreword by Maria Shriver, this groundbreaking volume will give you hope in the midst of the darkness of Alzheimer's and other dementias. You can come to terms with your loved one's condition and free yourself to experience joyous interactions. Part I covers a variety of issues, such as the authors' belief that people with Alzheimer's can still enjoy life, how to overcome denial, five especially difficult situations, the role of grief on the journey to acceptance, and letting go of resentment through making peace with God. In Part II the authors provide 55 helpful tips for visiting people with Alzheimer's. Part III consists of numerous short stories illustrating the authors' joyous interactions with their loved ones. The stories will warm your heart and light your way along the path to achieving true joy.
Author: Robert Davis Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 9780842346450 Category : Alzheimer's disease Languages : en Pages : 0
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A book of encouragement on how one man of faith faced the oncoming darkness of Alzheimer's disease. In a powerful story of courage and faith, Davis shows how God gives strength and grace.
Author: Eunice L. Sykes Publisher: Xlibris Us ISBN: 9781664159938 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 78
Book Description
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a daunting task. Getting the most out of caregiving while taking care of a loved one is a challenge. When that loved one is a spouse, the tasks are doubly daunting, magnified over and over. Being mindful of your loved one's habits, hobbies, lifestyle, and preferences is important. This book offers insights on how to reclaim and get more joy from the caregiving love journey. As an unpaid, loving caregiver, Eunice Sykes writes the book she wished she had at the beginning of her journey--one that shares, educates, and offers joy and hope to those beginning their journey or those still on the journey. Deeply personal, in-the-moment anecdotes drawn from her journals add to the honest, moving testimony that this book delivers.
Author: Nancy Elizabeth Howie
Author: Nancy Elizabeth Howie
Author: Cheryl Crofoot Knapp
Author: Marc Swift
Author: Eunice L. Sykes
Author: Jade C. Angelica
Author: Dorothy Horne
Author: M. Joanne Roth
Author: MD Faan Daniel C Potts
Author: Robert Davis
Author: Eunice L. Sykes