Pink Slippers
Mum, Dementia and Me - a story of hope
by Jane Hardy
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Pub Date 13 Jun 2019 | Archive Date 30 Jun 2019
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Description
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia and don’t know where to begin? Here are the answers you have been searching for.
Jane Hardy writes frankly about the experiences she and her Mum have shared over the past four years, the lessons she's learned, the things she wished she’d known before they started this journey together. Jane's Mum Beth was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimers with a score of 16 (moderate/severe dementia) at the age of 90. Four years later, she has a score of 20+, is enjoying life and her memory and humour are returning!
Her GP cannot believe her improvement. She is stronger and healthier, has a positive outlook on life and can read and write again.
If you are dealing with a loved one with Dementia, Jane's experiences and strategies will help you avoid the same mistakes that she made! This journey is not for the faint hearted. But focus on what we can be done, rather than what the others say can't be done. For Jane and her Mum, small steps have led to huge strides.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781788600880 |
| PRICE | US$11.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Cindy R, Reviewer
I asked to review this book because although I review books for enjoyment, my actual job is working as a CNA/CMA ( caregiver ) on an Alzheimer unit in Long Term Care. Whenever I can find a article or book on this subject, I read it to keep my knowledge fresh. Most books have disappointed me. Frequently books only describe the anguish of the caregiver or the person they are caring for. Or only technical descriptions of the disease process. Neither of which help the person at home trying to care for the Alzheimer sufferer other than an overview with very few answers for them.
Ms. Hardy has written a very informative book full of helpful ideas and tips for the home caregiver. Her mother has sudden onset AD (Alzheimers Disease ), and although her progression does not appear to be the AVERAGE progression, every tip would be helpful for a caregiver at home.
Ms. Hardy is in the UK, so her terms are not the same as ours: Nappie ( adult diapers ), Carer ( home health aide ), GP ( medical doctor ) and the like. Even so, with a little effort those terms can be understood.
I highly recommend this book. It is upbeat, informative, and spot on with the advice she gives.
Bookseller 104788
This is an honest but heart wrenching read of care and love for an older parent..
Most of us will be involved in this at some stage in our parents old age, whether we are the prime carer or with assistance it will be a difficult journey to take. If only I had known of the practical and useful advice in advance it may have helped. Well done for being so honest and strong. I enjoyed the moments of improvement along side of Jane and I too have had a pink slipper moment, but in my case it was novelty elf socks. Thank you for sharing this with all carers who are on this journey together. If only we had magic wands or bottomless bank accounts. Keep laughing and supporting each other
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