Fran's Alzheimer's Voyage
by Elizabeth StansfieldFran's Alzheimer's Voyage is a succinct and informative anecdotal narrative of many of the experiences which Elizabeth and Leon encountered during the seven years of their care for his parents. The numerous photographs document some of the special occasions. This narrative has been written as a resource for others who are considering taking up the challenge of caring for their own family members during their last years, especially those dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Anyone who has taken this voyage will sometimes appreciate, sometimes cry, and sometimes laugh at the things which happen along our voyage. The Q&A section presented at the end of the book, provides some objective and helpful information. Formatted for eye appeal and easy reading. 5.83" wide x 8.26" tall with 12 point text. 76 pages, illustrated. 53 photos.
| Contents |
| Forward | 4 |
| Introduction | 7 |
1 Anniversary Celebrations 9 |
2 Onset of Hallucinations 12 |
3 Helping Out 16 |
4 Moving In With Us 20 |
5 Sleepless Nights 23 |
6 Home 25 |
7 Escaping 26 |
8 Losing Things 30 |
9 Strategies 31 |
10 Substitute Care Givers 32 |
11 Personal Hygiene - Dressing 35 |
12 Personal Hygiene - Bathing 37 |
13 Personal Hygiene - Eating 39 |
14 Personal Hygiene - Teeth 40 |
15 Personal Hygiene - Hair 41 |
16 Personal Hygiene - Manicuring 42 |
17 Personal Hygiene - Toilet 43 |
18 Activities - Church 44 |
19 Activities - Doctor visits 46 |
20 Activities - Shopping 47 |
21 Activities - Viewing Family Photos 49 |
22 Activities - Cognition Games 50 |
23 Activities - Travel 52 |
24 Activities - Kitchen Helper 55 |
25 Communication - Language 57 |
26 Communication - Reading 58 |
27 Communication - Writing 59 |
28 Family - Three Sons 60 |
29 Family - Dad 63 |
30 Mom's Last Days 66 |
31 Reflection 68 |
Mom - A Poem at her 82nd Birthday 70 |
Q & A: Internet research and personal experience 71 |
About the Author 75 |
About the Author:
Elizabeth Stansfield has taught grades K-8 in both public and Christian schools for over thirty years in Oregon, Maryland and California. She earned the B.S. in Elem Ed from Southern Oregon University, and the M.Ed. from the University of Oregon. She is the mother of a daughter, Laura Nell, currently teaching English in South Korea, and a son, Craig, currently teaching Spanish and Photography in southern California. She is married to Leon Stansfield. She shared the responsibility of caring for Leon's parents during the years 2001-2008 until their deaths.
