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Living on the Verge of Insanity, written by Christine Sotmary, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Whether you are caring for an aging parent, a troubled child or a spouse with emotional or health problems, or, as Christine has experienced, a loved one with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, there…

Calmer Waters, written by Barbra Cohn, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. After spending a decade caring for her husband who died from younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Barbra Cohn offers a spiritual and holistic guide to help caregivers feel happier and healthier, have more energy and time for themselves,…

Surviving Alzheimer’s, written by Paula Spencer Scott, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. What every family member of a loved one with dementia needs to know: How to help without sacrificing YOU. In Surviving Alzheimer’s you’ll find: The best, most current thinking on how to enhance quality of life and…

Boundless Grace, Devotions from a Care Giver’s Heart, written by Lois Carter, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Through caring for her aging mother, GG, Lois learned how God sees his loved ones, with compassion and tenderness. It wasn’t always easy, but she kept the faith because she…

One of us has Alzheimer’s!!, written by Pat Mallory, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. “ONE OF US HAS ALZHEIMER’S!!” is a book written from the personal experiences of the author and her husband as they traveled on the journey down Alzheimer’s Lane. The purpose is to provide…

Untangling Alzheimer’s, written by Tam Cummings, PhD, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, from diagnosis to death in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the history of Alzheimer’s and the physiology of the disease are explained….

The 36-Hour Day, written by Nancy L. Mace, MA & Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or…

Creating Moments of Joy, written by Jolene Brackey, is on the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County’s list of suggested reading materials. Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss,…

It is estimated that 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In Henderson County, where 25% of the population is over the age of 65, it is estimated that 1 in 10 people in that age range are living with Alzheimer’s. And for many Alzheimer’s patients, there is one primary Caregiver. The Alzheimer’s Coalition of…