Navigating Alzheimer's. 12 Truths about Caring for Your Loved One
 
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is like navigating a voyage on the high seas. The journey requires steady, ongoing mental and physical stamina as well as heavy doses of love and patience. Navigating Alzheimer’s by Mary K. Doyle is a guide to assist travelers on this path.
 
Ms. Doyle writes from 15 years of experience caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s as well as her investigation into the disease and its caregiving requirements. She honestly describes the challenges caregivers face and offers solid guidance in regards to the most pressing concerns including:
 
Differences between normal aging and Alzheimer’s
The inability to exactly predict the manner and length of illness
Personality variations of the person with Alzheimer’s
Need for flexible planning
How caregivers affect their loved one’s behavior
The state of perpetual mourning caregivers find themselves in
Forgiving ourselves for not being perfect
Dealing with hurtful comments from outsiders
The high price of caregiving
Acquiring appropriate caregiving assistance
Considerations when searching for an assisted living home for memory care
Appreciating the gifts in hand
 
Navigating Alzheimer’s is empowering, supportive, and sympathetic. Written specifically for primary, family caregivers to people with Alzheimer’s, the book also is helpful for friends and other family members of loved ones with Alzheimer’s.