Release date for my book is May 16, 2015

Hello Everyone,

I’ve been busy putting all the finishing touches on my book called Creating Joy and Meaning for the Dementia Patient, A Caregiver’s Guide to Connection and Hope. It tells of my personal journey as caregiver to my mother-in-law, Nan.

It is a fresh and inspirational approach to caring for the dementia patient. By understanding that the life of the dementia sufferer is lived in small increments of time, the caregiver is able to create moments of joy and contentment within the confines of this debilitating disease.   

My guide explains how to connect the patient to the world around them so that they can experience the fundamental pleasures of life like nature, beauty, spirit, humor and joy. I recount my personal journey in the hope that I will leave the reader uplifted and brimming with hope. Based on 10 years of caregiving experience, I provide advice to caregivers concerning every aspect of the patient’s life.  

My greatest wish is to rekindle hope for those who are striving to remain connected to their loved one for as long as possible. I share techniques designed to honor the individual that still resides deep inside each dementia patient so that they may continue to experience the simple joys of everyday life.

Published by Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.