Dementia and Mum-Who Really Cares

Second Edition

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Aging, Self Help
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Author: Michael Fassio ISBN: 1230000287436
Publisher: Kew Bridge Press Publication: January 1, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Michael Fassio
ISBN: 1230000287436
Publisher: Kew Bridge Press
Publication: January 1, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

Dementia - what is it - forgetfulness? If only the drawbacks were limited to that! Care to learn more about such an incapacitating illness - even what it can be like to care for someone with it? Some answers and advice are provided in this true story - one centred on my mother's battle to stave off the inevitable decline for as long as possible. I soon found myself enlisted in the struggle. The help offered was natural enough as a son - but there was no way that I could have anticipated the extent to which my patience, stamina and mental strength, would all be tested to the limits on a journey that I was privileged to share with my mother. Hopefully it will leave you aware that as stressful as the experience may have been at times, nevertheless, being able to provide her that level of care was - above all - extremely rewarding and fulfilling. No guarantees can be offered, but there is a reasonable chance that you too may share in some of my tears and laughter along the way.

At least 50% of any profits will be donated to the following charities each year: Age UK, Alzheimer's Society, Carers Trust and Dementia UK.

Contents:

PART ONE 

1. Fear in Her Eyes.  2. An Italian Background.  3. Wars Apart.  4. Carefree Holidays Drawing to a Close.  5. A Trip to Italy?  6. Preparation.  7. A Setback.  8. The Journey.  9. Some Holiday!  10. An Unexpected Flight.  11. Remaining Holidays in Felixstowe.  12. Social Life 2002-5.  13. Almost Grounded.  14. Modifying the Chiswick House.  15. Unlearning.  16. Height of Walking.

PART TWO

17.  A Swift Decline.  18. An End to Walking.  19. A Welcome Respite.  20. Training to Be a Nurse.  21. The Great Escape.  22. A Brush of Colour.  23. Home Care.  24. Healing Wounds.  25. Bright Lights and Fireworks.  26. Some Sleepness Nights.  27. Back in the Hospital.  28. Dying Moments.  29. A Missed Opportunity?  30. Dark Thoughts.  31. San Damiano.  32. On Reflection.

Reviews from each of the 4 listed charities are contained on my Michael Fassio website along wih ones from Alfred Molina and Jo Brand. There is also a link to an LBC Book Club podcast of an interview with Iain Dale.

See  www.michaelfassio.co.uk    for more information including some photos.

WARNING;

Unfortunately there was a problem with the formatting for the first few pages containing the list of chapters. Hopefully that will not put you off reading the story especially as the rest of the book, from the foreword onwards, has returned to a normal type setting.

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Dementia - what is it - forgetfulness? If only the drawbacks were limited to that! Care to learn more about such an incapacitating illness - even what it can be like to care for someone with it? Some answers and advice are provided in this true story - one centred on my mother's battle to stave off the inevitable decline for as long as possible. I soon found myself enlisted in the struggle. The help offered was natural enough as a son - but there was no way that I could have anticipated the extent to which my patience, stamina and mental strength, would all be tested to the limits on a journey that I was privileged to share with my mother. Hopefully it will leave you aware that as stressful as the experience may have been at times, nevertheless, being able to provide her that level of care was - above all - extremely rewarding and fulfilling. No guarantees can be offered, but there is a reasonable chance that you too may share in some of my tears and laughter along the way.

At least 50% of any profits will be donated to the following charities each year: Age UK, Alzheimer's Society, Carers Trust and Dementia UK.

Contents:

PART ONE 

1. Fear in Her Eyes.  2. An Italian Background.  3. Wars Apart.  4. Carefree Holidays Drawing to a Close.  5. A Trip to Italy?  6. Preparation.  7. A Setback.  8. The Journey.  9. Some Holiday!  10. An Unexpected Flight.  11. Remaining Holidays in Felixstowe.  12. Social Life 2002-5.  13. Almost Grounded.  14. Modifying the Chiswick House.  15. Unlearning.  16. Height of Walking.

PART TWO

17.  A Swift Decline.  18. An End to Walking.  19. A Welcome Respite.  20. Training to Be a Nurse.  21. The Great Escape.  22. A Brush of Colour.  23. Home Care.  24. Healing Wounds.  25. Bright Lights and Fireworks.  26. Some Sleepness Nights.  27. Back in the Hospital.  28. Dying Moments.  29. A Missed Opportunity?  30. Dark Thoughts.  31. San Damiano.  32. On Reflection.

Reviews from each of the 4 listed charities are contained on my Michael Fassio website along wih ones from Alfred Molina and Jo Brand. There is also a link to an LBC Book Club podcast of an interview with Iain Dale.

See  www.michaelfassio.co.uk    for more information including some photos.

WARNING;

Unfortunately there was a problem with the formatting for the first few pages containing the list of chapters. Hopefully that will not put you off reading the story especially as the rest of the book, from the foreword onwards, has returned to a normal type setting.

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