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Alzheimer's Disease - A Spiritual Battle
Sheila Robertson provides Biblical insight into the debilitating impact on the brain of Alzheimer victims in her book "Alzheimer's - There is Hope." She explores the four questions: Who is at risk for the disease? What are the three major symptoms of the disease? What is the Biblical perspective on Alzheimer's symptoms? And, how can victims find healing and hope?

Robertson discusses the impact of fear on individuals and the corresponding relationship of this as an influence on the resultant propensity for developing the dread Alzheimer's disease.She concludes that pursuing the Lord and clinging to his promises offer hope and healing.

For the reader already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease Robertson provides scripture which gives evidence that it is God's perfect will that His children be healed of their affliction and disease. She then shows the importance of putting on the whole armor of God daily, recognizing that we are all in a spiritual battle. Issues of forgiveness, forgiving others, claiming our own forgiveness, becoming saturated in the Word of God, and confessing sin, as well as discovering unconfessed sin from the past as steps that can and should be taken. She also provides a prayer for healing as a guideline for claiming healing, binding Satan, and encouragement for supplication in prayer for family members plagued by the effects of the disease.

Robertson's writing is thought provoking, her message powerful.
"Alzheimer's - There is Hope" is a concise look at this dread disease in light of a Biblical perspective. It is a reminder of the importance of girding ourselves in the armor of Christ, in an affront to Satan's unrelenting attack on gaining control of our minds in an effort to make us powerless in living for Christ.

Powerful Insights; Understand Why; Hope For the Future
Buy at least 2 copies of this book -- it's a book you'll want to keep and give away, too.

In fact, order at least 10 copies (the price is great!) if you're a pastor, elder, deacon, or other church leader ... of if you have contact with seniors in any walk of life.If you don't know anyone affected by Alzheimer's, buy the book.I believe it's so good that God will send you across the path of people who need it. The book is balanced, filled with wisdom and insight, easy-to-read, encouraging, practical, and helpful.

Based on solid research, the book presents hope for healing but provides so much more than just a "healing viewpoint".It will help you understand this disease, but take you beyond the experts to the Bible!The author succinctly summarizes relevant research and then adds in a good dose of Bible wisdom -- plus her own new and powerful insights that come from putting together research, common sense, and the Scriptures.,

The chapter, "A Sound Mind", is worth the whole book.Its explanation of why this generation of older people has experienced a 9,000% increase in Alzheimer's, weaves together solid Bible exposition, quality research, and enlightened reasoning>It left me astounded and saying, "Why didn't I think of that" and "WHY HASN'T ANYONE ELSE (that I know of) thought of that?!"

The author's new and ground-breaking conclusions about this disease are supported by both research and a solid Biblical understanding.She combines the research with her conclusions and the Bible, in a concise but more-than-adequate way.

If you have a charismatic or pentecostal approach to the Bible and healing, you will not be disappointed.

But if you don't, this book still will speak powerfully to you because of its insight and balance.Those who might disagree with the author on issues such as "healing in the atonement", should still buy this book because it's not written to expound a particular doctrine but to address a ravaging disease from a Biblical viewpoint.

It's a book that ought to be in the home of every person who believes the Bible -- there's that much good in it, there's that much Scriptural hope and help in it, there's that much solid and wise reasoning in it.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, get the book NOW and read the last chapter first.It will give you some practical helps on how to begin praying and thinking.If you believe that it's God's perfect will for us to live in healing and health (the author does), you'll be right at home as you read.If you believe differently (or aren't sure what you believe!), please don't let that keep you from getting this book.You will gain much from it, whatever your doctrinal perspective -- plus,it never hurts to be challenged by different understandings of what the Bible says on issues like healing!

Could your current lifestyle be increasing your risk for Alzheimer's?You'll know the answer to that question by the time you finish this book.And you'll know the answer quickly, since the book is only 54 pages ... easily readable and quickly understood -- even by those new to the Bible.

Don't let the short number of pages in this book fool you.As a pastor, I found much help in it -- and I've been studying the Bible all my life.I found insight that I had never before considered.

There is much we don't know about this disease and about God's healing.The author humbly acknowledges the "mystery" of healing and deals with it in a way that will encourage you, whatever you believe about it. Even if you don't believe the Bible, this book will still help you because of the insight it gives about Alzheimer's and why it has attacked so many people.

This book makes a powerful contribution to understanding a disease where much understanding and wisdom is badly needed.

Buy it now.
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When Olivia and Hob received his diagnosis of Alzheimer s, the enormity of that prospect propelled them to make a pact with one another: they would navigate the illness consciously and lovingly to the end. The Majesty of Your Loving: A Couple s Journey Through Alzheimer s is their courageous story. Given this couple s rich background in psychology, Buddhist meditation, and the wisdom traditions, they were able to handle the pain and promise of the illness with unusual thoughtfulness. The author not only writes about the inspirations and spiritual perspectives that sustained them, but gives an intimate account of how they faced loss, crisis, and eventually death. This book has a distinctively positive and uplifting tone, revealing that ultimately their experience was about growing in wisdom and deepening in love. An indispensable guide for anyone dealing with loss, each chapter includes a self-help section with reflections, suggestions, and seed thoughts. This memoir, unique for its inclusive spiritual orientation, provides both hope and practical approaches to anyone dealing with mental loss or diminishment of any kind. ... Read more

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Good Book
The book was very poetic while I was looking for information; however I found the information scattered about, and I was able to convert the poetic parts to my own experience and way of thinking. I found those parts to be useful also in shaping my attitudes toward helping my husband.The ordering and shipping service was great.

Beautiful
Beautifully written. This book is a gift filled with insight, whether you have been touched by Alzheimer's disease or not.

A Beautiful Love Story
This really is the story of a journey, told in a way that makes it a gripping story, much like a novel. Harrison Hoblitzelle, known as Hob, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease as we begin. His wife tells the tale, but shares a great deal in his words of what he was experiencing. Both are teachers and practitioners of Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as well as fans of great literature. The book is laced with famous quotations, guided meditations and visits to spiritual leaders for help dealing with what is happening. Hob hangs on as well as he can, but the disease erodes his memory and his ability to speak. Often he considers suicide to avoid the late stages. Olivia shares her own struggles to live in the moment and to give Hob all the help he needs without losing herself. Hob does die in the end. The reader knows that from the beginning. The question is how it will happen. This is a beautiful book, very comforting to those living with the disease, and loaded with helpful exercises and resources.

Compassionate, empathetic and extraordinarily helpful
Better late than never! I would have been so very, very grateful if I had read this book before I lost my best friend, my son, and my husband, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease for 35 years. Olivia, a childhood friend of mine, artfully and sensitively carries her readers through the difficult journey of illness and death from the perspective of the patient as well as the caregiver.She gives her readers the courage and insight to go where most of us fear to tread.I have shared this book with others, all of whom are as grateful as I am. Thank you, Olivia.

A beam of light in the darkness
As someone who is currently traversing the dark and difficult territory of a loved one's struggle with Alzheimer's, I can't say enough about this brave, honest, and illuminating book.Without ever being sentimental, it offers a very profound form of consolation, encouraging us simultaneously to bring as much clarity as we can to the process of the mind's disintegration/while remembering that what we most truly are is something that transcends the organic gray matter of the brain.After receiving a copy of the book myself, I ordered copies for two friends whose husbands are facing early-onset Alzheimers.And I also made reference to it in an upcoming article ("Awake and Demented") for Tricycle Magazine.
I am profoundly grateful to Olivia H.--not to speak of her late husband Hob--for this beautiful and inspiring book.
Noelle Oxenhandler
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Creating Moments of Joy
Very easy to read. Some good little tidbits for caregivers and family members to keep in mind.

A GREAT HELP FOR CAREGIVERS!
I was fortunate to hear Jolene speak at an Alzheimer's conference, and she is so delightful and right-on, as is her wonderful book, which I highly recommend to caregivers of persons with any type of dementia. Learning how to create moments of joy when you are a stressed-out caregiver isn't easy, until you have Jolene's valuable guidance. She teaches you how to shift your perspective of the entire experience, have less stress and live with more joy, during one of the most challenging times of life. Beautifully done!

Jacqueline Marcell, Author, Elder Rage.

An excellent resource for caregivers
After reading books, articles, booklets and pamphlets with excellent information on Alzheimer's Disease, I found one that gave me page after page of information that was useful immediately, not only for my mother's care,but also for my own peace of mind.

It is written for professionals in care facilities as well as individual caregivers and contains direct, unflinching descriptions of what cargivers face and gentle, common sense approaches to the challenges that never seem to end.

If you are a caregiver and you want to read one book to help you understand how to cope with dementia, read this one. ... Read more

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As many as 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer s Disease and it s the seventh-leading cause of death. Alzheimer s: The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies is a concise guide to Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment for physicians and other health care providers.Key topics include: Diagnosis and Assessment; Pharmacotherapy; Psychosocial Treatments; Ethical, Legal and Caregiver Issues ... Read more

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The director of the New York Memory and Healthy Aging Services offers sound advice for patients and caregivers facing Alzheimer's disease. This guide covers prevention, treatment, and coping with memory loss and examines the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's. ... Read more

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Excellent book on the subject of Alzheimer's
I originally took this book out of the library but quickly decided that it was one I wanted to own. The book is honest and informative and I was even blessed enough to get an e-mail answer from the author when I had a question. As much as I pray for a cure, this guide has proved very helpful to me.

What Your Doctor May Not Have Told You About Alzheimer's
This is a very practical book and gives HOPE. While it is a bit dated--written in 2004, it still is full of great ideas. It offers great alternative approaches as well and is written by a doctor with a heart.

Alzheimer Information
A good book to add to your library on Alzheimer's disease. When my mother was diagnosed with this desaese we needed information and this book was one of the many excellent resources we found.

What the Doctor May Not Tell You About Alzheimer's Disease
I'm trained as a counselor specializing in elder care, so I read a lot of books about different mental and physical problems that effect older people. This book is one of the best for its positive approach, concrete, simple suggestions and thorough treatment of the subject of this disease doctors still don't really understand.

Recently I ordered a copy for my aunt who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Since she lives alone, she doesn't remember receiving the copy or where it is. So, thanks to Amazon and the ease of ordering, I ordered her two more copies! She's looking forward to receiving one at least.

I think this book is now out of print as I've been ordering used copies. Too bad. The only thing about this book that needs updating might be the medications now being used or the newest research. Otherwise, this book is the best for the person who suffers from this disease and all of the effected care givers.

Best practical information for caretakers
I have been a caretaker for my spouse who has had dementia for 3 years.I have read many books and this is definitely the best.It is clearly written.It does not scream directions and diagnosis at you from but has a practical and compassionate tone that allows me to read without becoming stressed.It gives symptoms that I have seen first hand but hadn't read about in any other source.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Do you know or care for a person with Alzheimer's disease? This book delivers up a healthy dose of "sunshine and joy" with more than 100 conversational activities for those with mid-to late-stage Alzheimer's disease. Your loved one's face will light up with pleasure and satisfaction when they: ~ Successfully fill in the blanks of many well-known phrases ~ Laugh at silly questions and humorous quotations ~ Marvel over interesting tidbits of information ~ Give their advice about handling some of life's little dilemmas ~ Describe their ideal homes, jobs, vacations, etc. ~ Armchair travel to places near and far ~ Answer questions about familiar subjects ~ Reminisce about a wide variety of topics ~ Get noticed with fun, wearable stickers (included) ~ Are honored with award ribbons (also included) ......and much more Additional Benefits: ~ Keep the mind stimulated ~ Specifically designed for those with no short-term memory ~ Short activities to fit short attention spans ~ Laugh and smile together ~ Works whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours to spare ~ No need to leave home ~ No other supplies required ~ Even those who are only able to say or nod "yes" and "no" can be entertained for hours The Big Book of Alzheimer's Activities contains endless hours of fun! ... Read more

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A Great Book!
I got this book (Volume 1) to use with my father who has Alzheimer's and is pretty confused most of the time. He really enjoyed the "under the hood" activity and the song titles. All the activities were very easy to follow. I did make some of them easier for my Dad as they show you how to do at the front of the book. I learned a few things about my Dad I didn't know before.The best part was when he would remember something and I could tell it was a pleasant memory so that made me feel good.I would definitely recommend this book if you have someone with memory problems.

Great book!!!!!
Great book.easy to read. Great ideas and also helps me come up with more of my own. Love the fact that it's wire bound as it makes it easier to flip and keep the page open where you want it.

Great resource for caregivers to use with a person who has Alzheimers
This book has been, hands down, the best investment I've made in an Alzheimer's activity book. I'm always looking for new activities to do with my Mom who has Alzheimer's and this is one book I've found that makes good on its promises. It's been nothing short of amazing how easily I have been able to keep my Mom's attention and get her talking. Wish I'd had it sooner. The author talks about how each activity can be tailored to virtually ensure success. I tried it and it really does work!I highly recommend this book to others who have a loved one with Alzheimers, especially if it's becoming harder to carry on a meaningful conversation with them.

My review of a great book.
Sunshine and Joy's Big Book of Alzheimer's Activities by Jill Hernandez is a great book.

The poem in the beginning of the book by John Kendrick Bangs from the Word makes a wonderful statement and introduction to the contents of this amazing book.

The variety of activities put together by the author is more than anyone working in a facility or having a loved one at home could possibly hope for.

The author's special way of referring to persons with Alzheimer's throughout the book is gentle and refreshing.

Each activity in this book has been thoughtfully planned out. My years of working as a therapeutic activities director would have been made easier had there been books of this caliber available.

Thanks Jill for a book from the heart and your love of a special "PAL". C. Gale Perkins

My review on Sunshine and Joy's Big Book of Alzheimer's Activities.
Sunshine and Joy's Big book of Alzheimer's Activities by Jill Hernandezis a treasury of armchair activities that will help people with Alzheimer's and make the job of caregivers for people with Alzheimer's much easier and improve the quality of care.

This book is an exciting, unique, and a great contribution for people that are affected by the Alzheimer's disease.This book will help improve the overall safety and quality of life for people with Alzheimer's by eliminating furnishings and circumstances that are physically dangerous to the person with Alzheimer's.

This book will help reduce caregiver burnout and depression which is quite often the case with caregivers, people with Alzheimer's, and their families. This book is amazing and a great contribution that will help the many people that are affected by Alzheimer's.

There are many activities in this book that both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's will not only do but enjoy doing. I recommend this book very highly and salute the author for her great contribution that will benefit the many people with Alzheimer's and their families.

At the present time there is no cure for Alzheimer's.Sunshine and Joy's Big Book of Alzheimer's Activities by Jill Hernandez provides valuable help needed that will help many people affected by Alzheimer's, caregivers, and families in many ways.I am very glad that I purchased this book. ... Read more

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Author Linda Born shows how difficult it was to make the transition from a mother-daughter relationship to the more complicated caregiver-patient relationship. By way of 100 inspirational readings the book provides solid, scriptural help for caregivers. Practical care-giving helps are scattered throughout the book, which concludes with a question-and-answer section that addresses such issues as respite care, legal counsel, and choices in long-term care. This practical book will help the reader find strength, hope, and help in the midst of trying circumstances. ... Read more

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Honesty, Help, and Humor
This book helped me to understand and appreciate the huge responsibility that has been taken on by a family member who is caring for her mother with Alzheimer's. I appreciated the honesty about the caregiver's role and the disease process. I also thought that the caregiver suggestions and guidance were ingenious. PLUS I really appreciated the humor. It was so nice to be able to feel, learn, AND smile. My favorite part of the book was when she was talking about how her mother didn't want to be confrontational so she would talk ABOUT the caregiver to Poky the cat. The thing was, the caregiver was still right there! How does one respond to that? I mean afterall, she wasn't talking to her was she? She was talking to the cat. :-) Thanks for writing this book.

Nourishment for the soul
Although I am not an Alheimter's caregiver, I read this book seeking understanding for loved ones who are.Born offers a window into both her Mother's and her own life as both learn to live in their world made unique by Alzheimer's.She shares honestly about facing the lions ~ sometimes giggling as their threatening growls turn to head-twisting looks of confusion ~ while gazing steadfastly heavenward for guidance and encouragement.Her mother's own words make it clear one living with this disease continues to have meaningful thoughts and wise insights, mixed with what I had thought of as typical Alheimer's eccentricities.I would recommend this book to any who wish to learn more about living life to it's fullest in the face of adversity ~ whether Alzheimer's Disease or other life-changing circumstances.

Loved it!
This is such an inspirational, faith-filled book.Alzheimer's disease often brings despair and sorrow, but this book beautifully expresses how there can be hope (and sometimes humor) on the journey of caregiving.One aspect that sets this book apart from other texts on Alzheimer's disease is that it includes writings from the Alzheimer patient.Five years into her journey through Alzheimer's disease, the author's mother continues to record her perceptions of the world and her prayers to God.These touching and intriguing snippets are included throughout the text.I highly recommend this book, not only to caregivers but to anyone who wants their faith strengthened and their spirits revived! ... Read more

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A 'must have' book for those dealing with dementia
I Hope They Know.The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer's Disease and Care
A wonderful book. It is very easy to use and has more than what the cover suggests - lots of other information that will guide a family member through the particulars of 'connecting', not only communicating with a loved one with. Communication is a human bond, when broken by Alzheimer's,the loss can break the spirit. Susan's book gives us hope and skills to keep the bond intact. As a physician and author of two books on Alzheimer's care giving, I think it is another ` must have'. Zoë Ann Lewis, M.D., FACP, Author of `I Hope They Know: The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer's Disease and Care and and `Espero que sepan: La guía holística para la enfermedad de Alzheimer'. ... Read more

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Research shows that the physical environment strongly influences the behavior and quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. This book helps designers and care providers plan environments that enhance the lives of Alzheimer's sufferers and others affected by age-related change. It defines disease-related issues and explores innovative and appropriate design solutions for dealing with them. ... Read more

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Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. But if you think about it, our memory is made up of moments, too. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful day with someone who has dementia, but it is absolutely attainable to create a perfectly wonderful moment; a moment that puts a smile on their face, a twinkle in their eye, or triggers a memory. Five minutes later, they won’t remember what you did or said, but the feeling you left them with will linger.

Brackey has broken down the learning process into the five sections of the expanded third edition of Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Within those sections are smaller steps. At the end of each step is a place where you can journal your thoughts, solutions, and treasures to help you achieve the overall goal of creating many moments of joy for the person with dementia, and for you!

The five sections of Creating Moments of Joy: (1)Understand the person with Alzheimer’s;(2)Powerful Tools That Create Positive Outcomes;(3)Let’s Talk Communication; (4) Memory Enhanced Environments; (5) Enhanced Moments. ... Read more

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The Book to Get
Very simply, if ALZ is in your family or friends, if you work with ALZ patients, please get this book and read it.It contains valuable information for successful and pleasant interactions with your loved one.Highly recommended.And thank you to the person at the Holiday Inn in North Conway, NH who recommended it to me.

a must read

for anyone with someone they know that has dementia this is a must read book, easy to read informative and thoughtfull

A must for care-givers.
Purchased and used as training for our caregiver staff. Well done.

Wonderful book
By giving you an understanding of how the person with alzheimers views their world, this book helps the caregiver make life a little easier, happier, and more meaningful. It also reduces the stress and frustration of the caregiver because you gain knowledge of how to handle situations that before were a struggle.

Excellent for anyone touched by dementia
Jolene Brackey spoke at the nursing home where I work with patients with dementia. She is an incredible speaker and author. This book has so many wonderful ideas for nursing home workers and people who have loved ones with dementia. It is very reader-friendly and easy to understand. Jolene includes many real life examples to illustrate her ideas. She has a sense of humor and a sense of compassion that radiates with every chapter. I've used her ideas and had amazing success in my job. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to appreciate people with dementia. ... Read more

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Bittersweet Wisdom, Memories That Heal
This is an incredibly rich testament to the power of the human spirit, and the patient love involved in living with and caring for someone very dear who suffers from progressive dementia. As both a hospice nurse and the son of a sweet mother who recently died after many small strokes causing dementia, I am grateful for the honesty and beauty of these many poems and Tess Gallagher's very moving Foreward. Very highly recommended -- but sometimes some tough stuff in here!

So glad to find this!

I am living with and caring for my 92 year old mother who now has almost no short term memory. This collection of writings from people who have experienced this difficult journey is a gift that heals, encourages, teaches, and supports my efforts to give my failing mother comfort and joy during this difficult time.I love this book!

Alzheimer's Inspires Observant Loved Ones
Alzheimer's steals brains. It destroys its victims and isolates their caregivers. Holly J. Hughes's Beyond Forgetting: Poetry and Prose about Alzheimer's Disease shares the writings of 100 contemporary authors who have personal experience with the disease. These nurses, doctors, social workers, sons, daughters, and spouses take the reader "beyond forgetting" and into unexpected discoveries. Hughes's book would have given me a community when I thought my mother was dying one cell at a time--two years before she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

The poems and prose tell stories of hope, love, loss, fear, bewilderment, desperation, amazement, amusement, delight and more. Each piece captures a specific memory and reflects on the impact of that moment on the patient, the caregiver, and the relationship. Candace Pearson writes about loss of language in "Another Country." Len Roberts recalls his aunt's hilarious antics in "My Uncle Chauncey drove my Aunt Eleanor." Nancy Dahlberg gives us love and role reversal in "We All Fall Down." Sybil Lockhart rediscovers her mother's physical beauty in "Naked." Donna Wahlert shares the acceptance that Alzheimer's brought her in "Late Middle Alzheimer's Disease."

The experiences of these spouses, daughters, sons, doctors, nurses, and caregivers touch on nearly every emotion imaginable. The authors have been transformed by their experiences. Readers will be transformed too. Caregivers will identify. Former caregivers will remember. Prospective caregivers will get a glimpse into the joy and beauty that often emerges from pain. This inspiring book reads like a 100 snippets of memoir.

Each author's brief personal story, found in italics at the end of the piece, adds a layer of context that strengthens the message. They added a level of humanity and grace that is important for other caregivers to witness.

Throughout, the writing is clear, heart-felt, multi-layered, and reflective. It embraced me and made me proud of my time as my mother's caregiver.

Kudos to editor Holly J. Hughes for her concept; to Tess Gallagher, who wrote the foreword; and to the women and men who shared their stories, perceptions, and memories in Beyond Forgetting: Poetry and Prose about Alzheimer's Disease.

by B. Lynn Goodwin
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women

A Real Sharing in a Much Needed Book
Holly Hughes has done the work for us, gathering the writing of others who name and describe the struggle and, yes, rewards of dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. As we learn in the Preface, her inspiration came close to home as she dealt with her mother, as did Tess Gallagher who provides the beautiful Foreword to the book. So many writers have dealt with this from the inside and here share their own stories. In poem after poem, they witness the confusing struggle to care well for loved ones and keep a dignity of person for both the cared for and the caregiver. In a book that is 90% poetry, I find the prose section titled "Missing Pieces" powerful as in Sarah Levitt's "Kaddish" where she wishes for a prayer to say not at the final death of the person, but each day with the small deaths of memory. Hughes has chosen to request and print a personal "note" from each writer at the end of their piece, which though reductive of the writing itself, extend the circle of caring. I thank her and Kent State University Press for having the foresight to publish a book for our times.

Small, artful glimpses into the world of Alzheimer's Disease
This anthology includes pieces written and shared by (and for) individuals living with (or worried about developing) Alzheimer's, as well as works by and for the caretaking sons and daughters, spouses/partners, members of the medical community, siblings and others who have been touched by the disease. As you would hope, it is by turns sad, joyful, wrenching, appreciative, frustrating and familiar yet wondrous--and always illuminating. Another thing that I like about this particular collection is that although I'm sure that a full read-through from start to finish is most meaningful, even we non-poets can pick it up and open it at random to be rewarded with small glimpses--and sometimes a wide-angled "heartfull"--of the world of this disease from many, many different perspectives. You won't forget this one.I am glad to have read it and to feel a certain connection to the community of contributors, having lived some of their stories myself. ... Read more