People often turn to the written word to help them comprehend things that feel incomprehensible. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be one of those circumstances that feels extremely difficult to come to terms with. Whether you are facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or walking alongside a close friend or loved one as they face a diagnosis, books written by those who have walked the road before can offer wisdom and comfort in the midst of the unimaginable.
My Past is Now My Future by Lanny Butler and Kari Brizendine
Though written nearly 20 years ago, Lanny Butler and Kari Brizendine’s My Past is Now My Future remains one of the most recommended books related to Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving for an individual with memory issues.
Offering easily accessible information on the stages of Alzheimer's progression as well as what caregivers can anticipate at each stage, it also delineates what memory issues are warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia and what issues can be chalked up as normal signs of aging.
The author states, “This book is our attempt to provide an alternative to caring for your loved one by changing your perception of the process of dementia and therefore changing your reality of what is possible in the months and years ahead.”
This book is an excellent resource for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their family members and caregivers.
At the end of the book is a questionnaire called “My Way.” This questionnaire can serve as a guide for families to design an ideal daily schedule for an individual living with neurodegeneration. The book provides many insights on what can be expected day to day and strategies for increasing your loved one’s quality of life as dementia or Alzheimer’s progresses.
Reviews of My Past Is Now My Future
Readers say they appreciate this book, especially because it emphasizes compassionate care and does not offer judgmental advice to those who attempt to be the front line of care. They also say it is simpler and more accessible than many books about Alzheimer’s as it uses non-clinical terms that a layperson can understand.
Readers especially value the book's extensive list of questions to ask while the Alzheimer's-affected individual can still communicate relatively easily. One reviewer even claims that these experience-based questions alone justify the price of the book.
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