OUR UNSUNG HEROES: CAREGIVERS

On April 2, 2018, The Columbus Dispatch ran an article in the Letters to the Editor section, which declared Alzheimer's as a worldwide epidemic and the effect it has on caregivers.  Anyone who has been a caregiver for dementia patients (Alzheimer's is merely one form of dementia), knows of the physical and emotional effects of the disease on the caregiver. Depression can set in, stress and high blood pressure can develop (it did for me:  220/110).  A complete sense of hopelessness can result.  These issues and more are described in my book The Dementia Dance.  Because I spent two years as caregiver for my mom, I discovered ways to effectively deal with day-to-day challenges in order to maintain my sanity.  Joe Blundo, columnist for The Columbus Dispatch, promoted my book, calling it 'a roadmap for caregivers'.  Many of my reviewers call The Dementia Dance a 'must read.'  The Dementia Dance can be purchased by clicking on the 'buy now' button at the bottom of the Home, About the Author, Book Signings or Book Reviews pages.