Blue, Baseball, Virginia: The Journey of an Alzheimer's Patient and Caregiver! A Journey of Humor, Help, and Hope!

by Lorrie Davis McDonald

When Lorrie Davis McDonald heard the words, "She is better by 18 months. Perhaps I misdiagnosed her" She was elated! Those words were about her mother-in-law who had been correctly diagnosed with Alzheimer's. With encouragement from the neurologist, Lorrie came up with a game plan to beat this dreaded disease. Read the incredible and often hilarious account of the journey she and her mother-in-law, Granny, went on. This book is part biography and part "how-to" guide. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will see that there is hope! A first of its kind, it is a step-by-step journal of all the things that Lorrie did to outwit Alzheimer's. She not only kept Granny at home with her husband of sixty-two years, she allowed her to thrive! "This book should be read by anyone and everyone who knows somebody with Alzheimer's Disease. It is the first book I remember completely reading at one time"/p> -Dr. Ruth Garrett, Phd, MPH, MEd- Gerontology Education Consultant for Vanderbilt University and Meharry Medical College

Genres: Nonfiction

294 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2015

Reviews

[Mhayes]

At first I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book. I have a dear friend whose husband has early AD and I wanted to better understand what she would be encountering as his caregiver in the coming years. Lorrie shares many insights and "tricks" to outsmart the disease. The story is relatable for anyone but especially if you have strong family bonds, and know about small town living. At times I laughed and other times paused to meditate on the scriptures Lorri included. So in the end, I was very glad to have read this story so I can relate to my friends adventures and how I may support her. This book is a gift to any family dealing with AD.