This book is
my personal journey through the first year of learning to manage the day to day
joys and tribulations of living with a loved one's dementia. It is a personal
story which provides the foundation of the relationship that I have with my
husband. It is also a journey of observation; a tale of learning and discovery,
and a sharing of the coping mechanisms that worked for me. Join me as I follow
the incredible workings of the human mind and learn how to find humor in the
midst of heartbreak.
VICTORIA
ADAMS is an accountant and financial analyst by profession. Over the years she
has been involved in pottery, needlepoint, gardening and other activities that
enable her to create or discover. She has been a teacher and occasional
speaker. She is also a voracious reader with her most loved books being in the
areas of philosophy, religion, history, archeology and anthropology. It is in
these areas her husband most wanted her to publish. Perhaps now it is time.
Publisher: PDMI
Language:
English
ISBN-10: 1475152183
ISBN-13: 978-1475152180
Product
Dimensions: 8.5
x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
Reviews:
Who I am Yesterday: A Path to Coping with a Loved One’s
Dementia by Victoria Adams is a touching account of her efforts to care for her
husband through the advance of his confused mental stage. Victoria gives
detailed information about practicalities of living with someone who has
vascular dementia and gives realistic advice without getting bogged down in
complicated medical and legal details.
~Cindy Koepp, author and teacher
An engaging and
unique viewpoint on dementia care-giving. Victoria captures the reader with her
capacity to communicate and relate with her loved one's changing needs. To say
this is a "must read" for care-givers would be an understatement.
~
Connie Pierce, author of Letting go of the Rice
This
is a must read for anyone who is affected by dementia- especially their care
givers. The author makes a case for dementia and how it affects the lives of
those it touches in both the good times and the difficult times. For anyone who
has been a care giver, family member, friend or loved one of one with dementia
he or she will relate to the stories in this book which will make you laugh and
cry. The author takes you on a journey of love, of hope, and of courage.
~
Kirkland Visiting Angels
I wish Victoria the best of luck with her book and in her life. That is a tough situation, hopefully by sharing, it will help others.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! Grateful for those who travel the path before us and share the experience!
DeleteThank you for sharing the info about Victoria's journey. I agree with Southpaw - those in the same situation may not feel so alone now. Take care
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True! She's a brave soul who stepped out and shines!
DeleteSounds like a heartfelt, important read. Thank you for introducing me to it!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteThe movie The Notebook always moves me to tears. It's so unfair when one person in the couple checks out while the other one remains present and becomes the caretaker. But life isn't always fair, is it? This had to be a difficult journey to write about, but will definitely provide comfort to others navigating the same problem. I am humbled by your experience, Victoria.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I'd ever be the person who checks out? How sad and scary is that, to forget everyone you have loved? But death will bring every precious memory back.
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