Dementia Fiction

Griffin McCabe’s fondest memory is of that day at the county fair when he and his dad rode the Ferris wheel, soaring high above a silvery Southern California shoreline. It was a day he hoped would last forever. Now, thirty years later, that memory is complicated by the devastating trauma that came in its wake, along with a recent car accident that could reverse all the progress he made to recover. What follows is a journey toward repairing a past burdened by pain and devastation. Through moments of fury, despondency, and regret come hope for renewal and rediscovery of the love between a ...

The notorious baby boomers - the largest age cohort in history - are approaching the end and starting to plan their final moves in the game of life. Now they are asking: What was that all about? Was it about acquiring things or changing the world? Was it about keeping all your marbles? Or is the only thing that counts after you're gone the reputation you leave behind?

Eveline Helmink's life changed forever when her mother showed signs of dementia. With her father living in denial and her mother slowly becoming unable to recognize her, Eveline was left emotionally stranded with no help on the way. Over 16 million people in the US, like Eveline, are not receiving the support they need as someone they're close to battles dementia—but this book can provide a much-needed source of emotional sustenance.

Struggling with the demands of caring for a loved one with dementia? Overwhelmed by the challenges and unsure where to turn? This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide. Get the best value with this comprehensive resource, designed to support you every step of the way.

Dementia Caregiver's Practical Guide: Manage Stress, Avoid Burnout, Find Hope, and Build Resilience is an essential handbook for anyone navigating the complex journey of dementia caregiving. The author, drawing from years of personal experience and extensive research, provides listeners with a comprehensive guide full of insights, practical advice, and strategies to help them better understand and care for their loved ones.

Fairview has everything you expect to find in a small town--a tight-knit community, helpful neighbors, secrets, jealousy, gossip, and, of course, petty revenge. Life in the small town of Fairview is nearly perfect. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Laurel Lake, the community has been home to the Keller family for generations, and Madison Keller’s childhood was mostly idyllic. Mostly. For ten years she has pushed away memories of the accident that changed the trajectory of her life, but now there’s an onslaught of reminders, brought on by her Grandma Ruth’s progressing Alzheimer’s. ...

The cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care.

What if the dreaded world of Alzheimer's was also a world of emotional discovery? Eugenia Zukerman's poetry and simple prose, both heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational, ushers the listener into her world as she unflinchingly examines familial loyalties, moments from her past and present, and the need to face an uncertain future due to the diagnosis of a condition that she truly hopes "will remain unnamed."

Fifteen years ago, 35-year-old Henry Carr vanished from the yard outside his parents' house, on a run-down street outside Manchester. Today, a cold-case podcast has brought the disappearance to international attention. A young journalist, Ruth, knows that she might be able to get the locals to open up. After all, she used to be one of them. But returning won't be easy. There are many reasons why Ruth fled, six years earlier. There’s no evidence, no lead, no body. Yet Henry’s elderly and dementia suffering mother, whispers that he was killed and buried on the street they call home.

Navigating the path of dementia can be daunting, but within this book lies a guiding light, a beacon of hope, and a wellspring of practical wisdom for those embarking on this unique journey. "Living with Dementia" is more than a book; it's an essential companion, a comforting hand extended to individuals, families, and caregivers, offering transformative insights and invaluable strategies to make each day a little brighter.

Wonders in Dementialand™ is an imaginative account about dementia written by a painter, who sees life quite differently than most people. It is profoundly intimate and powerfully inventive. Violet is an independent, godly-catholic woman living in Chicago. Suzka, her daughter, is a painter living in a converted warehouse in California. Suzka is the last person one would think to be a caregiver, however, during a family crisis, she is suddenly left in charge of Violet’s welfare.

Alice is one of a group of obsessed recreational swimmers for whom their local swimming pool has become the centre of their lives - a place of unexpected kinship, freedom and ritual. Until one day, a crack appears beneath its surface. As cracks also begin to appear in Alice's memory, her husband and daughter are faced with the dilemma of how best to care for her. As Alice clings to the tethers of her past in a home she feels certain is not her home, her daughter must navigate the newly fractured landscape of their relationship.

Alison Donnelly has suffered for love. Still stuck in the small Northern Irish town where she was born, working for her father's real estate agency, she hopes to pick up the pieces and get her life back together. Her sister, Liz, a fiercely independent college professor who lives in New York City, is about to return to Ulster for Alison's second wedding before heading to an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea to make a TV show about the world's newest religion.

Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you seeking practical advice, emotional support, and comprehensive insights into dementia care? If so, you're not alone. This book offers professional insights, practical strategies, and empathetic support, providing a comprehensive resource for managing daily challenges and complex legal and financial matters. Whether you're a seasoned caregiver or just starting, this guide offers valuable insights and reassuring guidance, making your caregiving journey less arduous and more rewarding.

Did you know that there are five million people in the US living with Alzheimer's and by 2050, there are projected to be 14 million? Spreading awareness of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is desperately needed. There are many more people with these diseases than other diseases that get much more money approved for research from the government or from donations. This book was written to bring better awareness that people with dementia matter. Plus, the self-sacrificing hardworking caregivers who take care of spouses also matter.

From award-winning writer and poet Chris McClelland comes a chapbook of strong philosophical and spiritual-oriented poems, meditative and spanning the ancient religious sites of the Yucatan, the ghost-filled streets of Paris, and the verdant countryside of Ireland dotted with medieval castles. As a recent convert to the Mormon faith, McClelland allows these voices to explore questions of inspiration and personal spiritual impressions through his new Latter Day Saint perspective.

Has Mr. Wrong Ever Felt So Right? When Kitty first encounters a buck-naked Fred, his clumsy attempts at flirting set off alarm bells. Sure, he's cute in a maddening way, clearly single, and brimming with wild ideas for reckless fun. But he's not her type...right? As Kitty's world unravels with her beloved Nanna's declining health, Fred unexpectedly tags along. Slowly, an endearing new side of Fred emerges, making Kitty question everything. Is this frustrating man's talent for trouble just a ruse hiding a loyal heart? Thrown together by crisis, Kitty finds her defences crumbling as Fred's ...

This groundbreaking anthology presents 40 narratives, both nonfiction and fiction, that together capture the impact and complexity of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on patients, as well as their caregivers and family. Deeply personal, recounting the wrenching course of a disease that kills a loved one twice - first they forget who they are, and then the body succumbs - these stories also show how witnessing the disease and caring for someone with it can be powerfully transformative, calling forth amazing strength and grace.

Individuals with dementia demonstrate presence every day, and they ask us to enter their world; they ask us to connect with them. Through my personal journey, I have learned that true connection is about giving our complete attention to the person sitting next to us. It's about being present - with our spouse or partner, children, friends, coworkers, and even our pets. It takes commitment and it is hard work, but ultimately it provides life's greatest reward: a sense of love and belonging.

Dementia is tough on the person suffering from it…and tough on their caregivers. But rest assured that there are ways to make life easier for everyone, you included. With the help of this easy-to-follow guide, you will be able to put the necessary systems in place to care for your loved one, without sacrificing your well-being. Take a leaf out of the book of the many people who have already walked this path and know what works, and what doesn’t, in dementia care.