Testimonials for Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s: Caregivers Share the JOYFUL Times
“…a breath of fresh air…lovingly told, humorous stories and anecdotes provide once again that laughter is good medicine, a welcome tonic to weary AD caregivers.”
—B.J. FitzRay, Author of Alzheimer’s Activities: Hundreds of Activities for
Men and Women with Alzheimer’s Disease
“Avadian has selected stories that fill the heart with joy, laughter, hope, and understanding of the essence of living with Alzheimer’s.”
“A compilation of stories from family caregivers; some stories will make you smile, some will make you relax and close your eyes, some will make you laugh out loud. Organized by sections the book will hit home on several levels—as a family caregiver, as an adult child, as a spouse, as a human….There is JOY in Alzheimer’s disease—and it’s up to us to tell that story.”
—Denise Brown
www.caregiving.com
“… a comforting, spiritually healing book filled with touches of wry humor and a serious understanding of the difficulties of Alzheimer’s, and how important it is to find and treasure wondrous moments when caring for someone afflicted with this debilitating neurological disease …. it was written to bolster the souls and spirits of those charged with caregiving responsibilities for loved ones suffering from the ravages of Alzheimer’s. As such, it emphatically succeeds in its mission and intention.”
“Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s captured the thoughts and memories I have of my twin sister, Janette Shulman. I was especially touched by the poem ‘A Hug, a Tender Touch,’ by Marian Summers. After years of joy and laughter, it is heartbreaking to see her in the throws of Alzheimer’s disease.
“But my thoughts are of gratitude for the many happy years that we have had, and now we take it one day at a time, never knowing what tomorrow may bring.”
—Janice Greenhouse
“Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s might be a difficult task, but Brenda Avadian brings joy and humor to everything in life, as she’s done with this joyful, heartwarming book.”
—Jim Barnes, Managing Editor
Independent Publisher Online
“…an inspiring book of caregiver stories showing the strength of unconditional love…”
—Sandra McMullen, MA, Long Distance Caregiver, Gerontologist, and Professional Caregiver
“Witnessing my mother’s abilities and personality wither away from Alzheimer’s has been difficult. Comfort and advice from friends, family, and the medical community has helped, and so has reading Brenda Avadian’s brilliantly conceived and constructed book, Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s.
“Discovering what others have experienced and learned in similar circumstances—particularly, the heartfelt reflections of joy—has enabled me to see my mother and her disease in a new, brighter light. Highly recommended.”
—Lee Godden, Author of ZenWise Selling
“Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s made me realize that people can be funny without even noticing it. My grandmother didn’t come up with as many funny things, but now I realize that other Alzheimer’s victims do. I liked the story where the woman kept saying the same things over and over, like my grandma does.”
—Joel Center, Age 8
