{"product_id":"losing-everything-a-familys-journey-with-alzheimers-disease-9781946540089","title":"Losing Everything: A Family's Journey with Alzheimer's Disease","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Personal Account of Alzheimer's Disease and Family Caregiving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLosing Everything: A Family's Journey with Alzheimer's Disease\u003c\/em\u003e is written about our long journey with Mom and her illness, as well as how this disease has impacted our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlzheimer's is a thief that slowly robs families of loved ones, long before their lives end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in memory of the mother we once knew, and even though she is still alive, she was stolen by this disease and is now forever lost to us. Mom is sick and getting sicker each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Journal of Caregiving and Core Emotions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Mom became ill, I began keeping a journal with the idea that it might help Mom's memory. Of course, it did not. Instead, the journal is a series of anecdotes that touches on all the core emotions that we feel: anger, frustration, laughter, and most importantly, love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir provides an authentic perspective on the realities of caring for a parent with Alzheimer's disease. The journal entries document the progressive nature of the illness and its profound impact on family relationships. Readers will find honest reflections on the challenges of watching a loved one's cognitive decline while maintaining connection and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWritten from a Daughter's Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eS. P. Murray, a human resources manager from Summit, New Jersey, shares her firsthand experience as both daughter and caregiver in this deeply personal narrative. The journal format captures real moments of the caregiving experience, offering validation and understanding to families navigating similar circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative serves as both a tribute to a mother lost to Alzheimer's and a resource for others experiencing the emotional complexity of dementia caregiving. Each entry reflects the progressive stages of the disease and the profound changes it brings to family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eS. P. Murray grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and currently lives in Summit, New Jersey. She is a human resources manager in the banking industry. This is her first published book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten from the perspective of a daughter and caregiver, this memoir serves as both a tribute and a resource for others navigating similar circumstances. The narrative captures the emotional complexity of Alzheimer's caregiving, offering validation and understanding to families experiencing this difficult journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher's website:\u003c\/strong\u003e http:\/\/sbprabooks.com\/SPMurray\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strategic Book Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493296673042,"sku":"9781946540089","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_49f8700f-90dc-4e87-a831-ab0512322895.jpg?v=1730642217","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/losing-everything-a-familys-journey-with-alzheimers-disease-9781946540089","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}