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Care for the Carer: An Alzheimer's Memoir
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"Except for AIDS, there are very few books about men taking care of their loved ones.
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“From my book,
CARE FOR THE CARER,
AN ALZHEIMER'S MEMOIR
"Is there a cure?" Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings:
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me.
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms....to tell her, "I'm here with you always," to admit myself, "I'm scared too.”
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CARE FOR THE CARER,
AN ALZHEIMER'S MEMOIR
"Is there a cure?" Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings:
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me.
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms....to tell her, "I'm here with you always," to admit myself, "I'm scared too.”
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“From CARE FOR THE CARER, AN ALZHEIMER'S MEMOIR
'Is there a cure?' Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings.
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold me.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms...”
―
'Is there a cure?' Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings.
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold me.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms...”
―
“From my book,
Care for the Carer, An Alzheimer's Memoir
"Is there a cure?" Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings:
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold me.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me.
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms....to tell her "I'm here with you always," to admit to myself, "I'm scared too.”
― Care for the Carer: An Alzheimer's Memoir
Care for the Carer, An Alzheimer's Memoir
"Is there a cure?" Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings:
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold me.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me.
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms....to tell her "I'm here with you always," to admit to myself, "I'm scared too.”
― Care for the Carer: An Alzheimer's Memoir
“I wanted to keep her from slipping out of my life.
I wanted to squeeze the Alzheimer's right out of her.
I wanted us to be who we once were.
None of that could happen.
But at least, from that day on, when words alluded Jane, hugs took their place.
From CARE FOR THE CARER, AN ALZHEIMER'S MEMOIR”
―
I wanted to squeeze the Alzheimer's right out of her.
I wanted us to be who we once were.
None of that could happen.
But at least, from that day on, when words alluded Jane, hugs took their place.
From CARE FOR THE CARER, AN ALZHEIMER'S MEMOIR”
―
“From CARE FOR THE CARER, AN ALZHEIMER'S MEMOIR
'Is there a cure?' Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings.
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold me.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms...”
―
'Is there a cure?' Jane asked repeatedly.
This simple sentence had several possible meanings.
Jeff, I'm slipping, hold me.
Jeff, I'm sinking, save me.
Jeff, I'm scared, protect me
I wanted to hug her or even to pick her up and rock her in my arms...”
―
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I have just finished your memoir - a prayer for that part of you which has departed. I felt your warmth and caring throughout and your tenderness towards Jane as well. It is truly a sharing of an experience and your love.
Wonderful job.
Dr. Stephen Leviss
Professor Emeritus
New Jersey Medical School
Doctor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
This is a story we all need, of how to live well, how to love with decency, humor, humility and passion,
and how to find enough in the world to keep us in it,
hungry for more even when we lose someone we love.
This is a deeply humane book that will stay with me.
Ilana Blumberg
Professor of English and Linguistics
Bar Ilan University
Through your so beautifully written book, I have walked alongside you, with you in your world (my world). As I felt my life was slowly sinking into a dark, deep pit, your book gave me the hand of hope and love which helped me to see there could be life and peace in going forward.
Lynnette Galligher
Teacher of Literature & Art
In this brilliant memoir, Camhi describes a hard lesson he learned - that he needed to care not only for his demented wife, but also for himself. Required reading for anyone providing long-term care of a loved one.
H. William Taeusch, Professor Emeritus
University of California, San Francisco
I couldn't put the book down. Every time I had to leave it, I couldn't wait to get back to the next chapter...
The book is so well written and moving.
Your description of Jane brought me to tears.
Dr. Amy Avgar
I totally understand your struggle in caring for Jane.
I appreciate your insight you provided in the book,
especially your self-reflection on a carer's needs and rights.
I am inspired to learn ways to CARE FOR THE CARER.
Dr. Yung Chang
Alzheimer's & Cancer physician