When her own mother does not recognize her, a daughter is faced with the reality of how dementia has stolen her mother's mind. Deborah Keys offers readers her intensely personal journal entries of caring for her mother on a daily basis. With honesty that's intimate, raw, and often humorous, Keys shares nitty-gritty trials and triumphs, provides tips for caregivers, while also highlighting a common journey where loved ones can find solace, community, and ultimately peace. Those whose loved ones have descended into dementia, or who care for them, will find understanding, hope, and help in this one woman's story.
When her own mother does not recognize her, a daughter is faced with the reality of how dementia has stolen her mother's mind. Deborah Keys offers readers her intensely personal journal entries of caring for her mother on a daily basis. With honesty that's intimate, raw, and often humorous, Keys shares nitty-gritty trials and triumphs, provides tips for caregivers, while also highlighting a common journey where loved ones can find solace, community, and ultimately peace. Those whose loved ones have descended into dementia, or who care for them, will find understanding, hope, and help in this one woman's story.