{"product_id":"when-your-parent-becomes-your-child-a-journey-of-faith-through-my-mothers-dementia-9780849947278","title":"When Your Parent Becomes Your Child: A Journey of Faith Through My Mother's Dementia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt first, Ken Abraham wrote off his mother's changes in behavior as quirks that just come with old age. There was memory loss, physical decline, hygiene issues, paranoia, and uncharacteristic attitudes. He soon realized that dementia had changed her life--and his familiy's--forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How is it possible to lose a loved one while he or she is still living, still sitting right in front of you, talking with you, smiling at you--and yet the person you have known and loved for years is somehow gone?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 5.4 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease. That's one in eight older Americans. More than likely, that figure includes someone you know and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he chronicles his own mother's degenerative condition, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling writer Ken Abraham educates while offering inspiration to help readers cope with and manage their family circumstances. With humor and spiritual reminders of God's command to honor our parents, Abraham encourages readers through often-difficult responsibilities. And though in most cases patients will not recover this side of heaven, he suggests many practical things that families can do to make the experience safer, kinder, and more endurable for everyone involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen Your parent Becomes Your Child\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of one family's journey through dementia while offering hope to family members and friends, that they might better understand the effects of the disease. Dont let this catch you by surprise--be informed \u003ci\u003ebefore\u003c\/i\u003e you face the challenges and difficulties of a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. This book can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbraham, Ken:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKen Abraham is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling author known around the world for his collaborations with high-profile public figures. A former professional musician and pastor, he is a popular guest with both secular and religious media. His books include \u003cem\u003eOne Soldier's Story\u003c\/em\u003e with Bob Dole, \u003cem\u003ePayne Stewart \u003c\/em\u003ewith Tracey Stewart, \u003cem\u003eFalling in Love for All the Right Reasons\u003c\/em\u003e with Dr. Neil Clark Warren, and \u003cem\u003eLet's Roll!\u003c\/em\u003e with Lisa Beamer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50675086819602,"sku":"9780849947278","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8ed4042b-ea51-4032-83a8-2cd9c84e67b4.jpg?v=1733871499","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-your-parent-becomes-your-child-a-journey-of-faith-through-my-mothers-dementia-9780849947278","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}