If you know anyone who is a caregiver, friend, spouse or lover of someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's, you must read Rose Lamott's book, "Just a Word. Friends Encounter Alzheimer's". Yes, I wrote 'you must read', not they must read, although you will most likely pass it on to them, as I will pass mine to my brother, a caregiver.
I just finished reading this touching, loving story of a woman who had been a pillar of strength, physically and emotionally, who gradually was stricken by the unrelenting, devastation of Alzheimer's disease, and the partner who lovingly cared for her. I am emotionally spent, tears flowing as they did in many parts of the book, sometimes tears of sorrow for the heartache, sometimes for the pain, Rose's emotional pain and Carol's physical and mental agony. Right now the tears are sorrow and joy, something you will understand when you read the book.
I am not a good book reviewer. It would take someone far more qualified than I to properly review this book and do it the honor it deserves. I can only say, if you want to know better and understand the experiences of a dedicated caregiver, read Ms. Lamatt's poignant expression of love in "Just a Word"
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Thank you for sharing about this book.
My problem is, I need to look up dictionary for illnesses such as Alzheimer, as by God's grace, I have not had such a tormenting disease with any of my members in my family. Well, God save people with such painful diseases. Thanks for the post. Thanks for the info. Thanks for your query.