Pat MacEnulty Shares Her Journey As Her Mother’s Caregiver In Wait Until Tomorrow
By Pat MacEnulty Dementia was the official cause of death for my mother, but it had chipped away at her life for the previous six years. She was 86 years old when
By Pat MacEnulty Dementia was the official cause of death for my mother, but it had chipped away at her life for the previous six years. She was 86 years old when
by Kathy Flora When I sat down at the computer, I intended to write an entirely different book. But the story of caring for my mom as she encountered physical and then
By Susan Landeis Caring for someone with dementia is a challenging and emotional experience. Especially when there are family dynamics involved. For as far back as I can remember, my mother and
By Cassandra Farren Dementia is soul-destroying. Not only for the person who is diagnosed, but for anyone who loves and cares about them. I have been told many times that I have
This memoir also allowed for the interweaving of family history, a fleshing out of characters, and a means of affirming through narration the individual’s continuing worth, untainted by the loss of physical
By Julie Gorges I’m Your Daughter, Julie: Caring for a Parent with Dementia is the fourth book I’ve had published, but the one that I’m most proud of – dedicated to my
By Laura Mansfield Suddenly, five years ago, my world fell apart as my parents tumbled headfirst into old age. It was a pivotal time in my life. I was remarrying after a
By Sarah Bearden Smith Writing a book was never a dream of mine. A stay-at-home mom driving an SUV, aka “shuttle bus,” I carpool kids to and from school, soccer, flag football,
By Tracey S. Lawrence Once upon a time, I was a self-employed graphic arts professional. I designed stuff. I helped clients with their marketing and printing problems. My parents were living it
By Iris Waichler I began writing my book, Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents, as a tribute to my father, Melvin Sneider. I knew he was
