Alzheimer's, A Love Story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781099454578)

"Your wife has Alzheimer's" the doctor declared, news that made Ron feel as if he'd just been run over by an eighteen-wheeler. His worst fear was now a reality. What were they going to do? What should Ron, do, and what was their life going to be like now? So many questions with so few answers. Ron knew Alzheimer's was a terrible disease, that it might even be fatal, but other than that, he knew very little. He was scared; he loved his wife and vowed to find a way to fight this; this thing called Alzheimer's. Ella, however, seemed oblivious as to what had just happened. After the doctor's diagnoses, Ron spent many sleepless nights, and several weeks of research, before finalizing his battle plan. His goal, keep his precious wife Ella in the game, keep her interested and involved in their daily life. His strategy involved using four simple, but powerful words as weapons to slow Alzheimer's progress and prevent it from stealing their lifelong happiness. The four words, love, humor, patience, and pictures were easy to say, but learning to use them as weapons required determination and practice. These four little but powerful words allowed Ron to keep his vow and prevent Alzheimer's from destroying their lives. Until the last couple of weeks of Ron and Ella's ten-year journey, Ella remained connected. She never exhibited any of the aggressive behavior or personality changes, that are routinely shown in the final stage of Alzheimer's. And most important for Ron, she was still able to smile and tell him she loved him. Are senior moments just that, or are they the first signs of Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's is not a selector of persons; its victims are chosen randomly. One of them could be you or someone you love; requiring you to become a caregiver. Ron and Ella's love, courage, and strength can be your roadmap to preventing Alzheimer's from destroying your life or the lives of someone you love. Their journey, their stories, some that will have you crying, others laughing, will help you understand Alzheimer's and know; that if or when Alzheimer's invades your space, your life will be enriched and your burden as a victim or caregiver can be eased with the help Ron offers here.

Author: Ron W. Jackson
ISBN-10: 1099454573
ISBN-13: 9781099454578
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/31/2019
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d