The Alzheimer’s Diary
The Alzheimer’s Diary by Joan Sutton, published by iUniverse in May 2014, is a poignant memoir that chronicles the author’s experiences as a caregiver for her husband diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. In this 140-page account, Sutton reflects on the emotional and practical challenges faced by caregivers, emphasizing the profound impact of the disease on both patients and their loved ones. Written in English, the book provides insights into the realities of living with Alzheimer’s, highlighting the need for effective treatments and support for those affected.
Readers will find a blend of personal narrative and practical advice within these pages, as Sutton shares her journey through caregiving and the subsequent grief of losing her husband. The memoir addresses themes of love, loss, and the unique struggles associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Sutton’s candid reflections offer a window into the caregiver’s experience, making this work relevant for those interested in personal memoirs, health and fitness, and the realities of living with chronic conditions. All profits from the sale of this book will benefit The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation/Canada.
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One who Forgets and
One who is Forgotten
One in eight over the age of sixty-five and one in three over the age of eighty will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. In her memoir, author Joan Sutton narrates a moving account of her years as caregiver to her husband, noting that “Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that is paid for with the currency of the heart.”
A member of the board of overseers of The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, she stresses the need to develop more effective treatment for the eight million Americans currently diagnosed with this incurable disease, pointing out that for every patient there is a large circle of others also affected.
Sutton offers practical advice for the care of the caregiver and the patient, and shares the pain that came as she watched pieces of her husband’s self disappear. Following his death, after what Nancy Reagan described as “the long goodbye”, she writes candidly about coping with her new status as a widow and the aching loneliness of the heart that is the price paid for having known a great love.
All profits from the sale of this book will benefit The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation/Canada.
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