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Mike & Me: The New Alzheimer's & Dementia Home-care Guide
More than 3 years in the making, this home care guide book changes everything for Alzheimer's couples and caregivers. When her husband Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Rosalys Peel made a deal with him. Together, they vowed that they would manage Alzheimer's in their own home and go right on living life as normally as possible for as long as possible. Over the next ten years they found new ways to defy and surpass virtually all the typical Alzheimer's and Dementia statistics. Despite Mike's illness they pursued their dreams, traveled the world, helped raise their granddaughter, maintained their romance, kept Mike on his feet, and found new ways to communicate with their friends, family and each other. They also saved countess thousands of dollars by doing it in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Through it all Rosalys kept a journal of their discoveries. The result is her inspiring guidebook for Alzheimer's couples, entitled "Mike & Me."
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2018
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March 18, 2019
Heart wrenching!
As a daughter and eventual caregiver to my mother who suffered from Alzheimer's for 15 years, this book more clearly opened my eyes to not only the caregiver's world, but also to the patient's world of continuing frustration and decline. At the end of my mom's life, the most cherished memory I have is her reaching for my hand and patting it. She was still communicating to me that she loved me...how precious!
An exceptional book. I'm recommending it to our pastor.
As a daughter and eventual caregiver to my mother who suffered from Alzheimer's for 15 years, this book more clearly opened my eyes to not only the caregiver's world, but also to the patient's world of continuing frustration and decline. At the end of my mom's life, the most cherished memory I have is her reaching for my hand and patting it. She was still communicating to me that she loved me...how precious!
An exceptional book. I'm recommending it to our pastor.
June 4, 2018
A Must Read for Early Onset Alzheimer’s Caregivers!
I have been searching for and longing for this book ever since my husband was diagnosed 5 years ago at age 54. This book has answered so many questions that I have asked myself and worried over as he has progressed. This book has given me new hope and encouragement like no other that I’ve read before it. Thank you Rosalys for this gift!
I have been searching for and longing for this book ever since my husband was diagnosed 5 years ago at age 54. This book has answered so many questions that I have asked myself and worried over as he has progressed. This book has given me new hope and encouragement like no other that I’ve read before it. Thank you Rosalys for this gift!
April 2, 2020
Care giving With Grace and Dignity
I always read books with a notebook nearby This one had so many takeaways for me I could almost write another book. My husband does not have Alzheimer's but does have dementia. He is 85 and I am 80. The similarities are unreal. Until just recently I have been his sole caregiver. We have every intention of staying together until the end. Thank you Rosalie for giving me the confidence I needed to see it through.
I always read books with a notebook nearby This one had so many takeaways for me I could almost write another book. My husband does not have Alzheimer's but does have dementia. He is 85 and I am 80. The similarities are unreal. Until just recently I have been his sole caregiver. We have every intention of staying together until the end. Thank you Rosalie for giving me the confidence I needed to see it through.
June 17, 2018
A Beautiful Story of Love, Compassion and Taking Control of a Dreadful Disease
This book will be a useful guide for couples dealing with Alzheimers and other terminal illnesses. It shows how love and patience can really make a difference in handling everyday problems that occur.
Such a beautiful but heartbreaking story.
This book will be a useful guide for couples dealing with Alzheimers and other terminal illnesses. It shows how love and patience can really make a difference in handling everyday problems that occur.
Such a beautiful but heartbreaking story.
June 6, 2020
Very forthright account of Alzheimer's journey of staying home vs. being in a memory care unit. Author is the caregiver/wife from Bainbridge Island. Suggested for families to help them better understand the dynamics of this disease.
July 31, 2019
A terrific read. As a hospice volunteer, this has helped me gain new insights into my patients. As well as many ideas and thoughts for helping others or ourselves in the future.
March 21, 2018
Lovely book. Stunning cover. When looking at the cover, a reader wants to know more about Mike and the person who is referred to as 'me.' Within the pages is revealed the tender love story of Rosalys Peel, caring for her husband with Alzheimer's, at home, treasuring each day until the end.
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