New Every Day: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Compassion
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| ISBN-13: | 9781493415069 |
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| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 11/20/2018 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | NOOK Book |
| Pages: | 240 |
| File size: | 5 MB |
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New Every Day: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Compassion
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After finishing this book, I couldn't help but think "what a wonderful resource". It's evident from the beginning that the author approaches the subject with a lot of compassion, as well as humor. I've had some experiencing within my church family, members suffering from dementia. I think it's one of those things that most of us worry about as we age. Because we don't want to be a burden on our family or friends. We don't want to annoy them with the same question we'd asked a dozen times before, that same day...sometimes within a few minutes.
Recently, a friend mentioned someone close to her had just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I mentioned this book, which she immediately took an interest in. I will be happily sharing this with her, as well as the family going through this. And while society tends to lose patience, I'd urge each and everyone that goes about on their daily routine to learn patience. It's not something that comes easily, I know. And there are days that patience is low on the list. How scary and frustrating for those that are just starting to suffer the effects of dementia. They could use all the compassion, grace and help possible. I highly recommend New Every Day as a resource for families (and even friends) of individuals going through dementia. Dave Meurer does a brilliant job giving us a little bit of humor while at the same time noting the difficulties and challenges that come with the diagnosis. Dave offers information on Medicare vs Medicaid, assisted living vs nursing care, the importance of an advanced directive, or why experimenting on your relative with dementia isn't a good thing and more. As I said, there is humor throughout. I received a complimentary copy from Revell. The thoughts and honest opinions in this review are my own.
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I have personal experience with Alzheimer's disease and dementia as we have cared for family members and I have friends caring for family members with this disease. I understand the toll it can take on caregivers so I try to read whatever I can about this disease and how to care for those who have it. New Every Day by Dave Meurer is full of compassion and great advice for those who are caring for a loved one with this disease.
New Every Day, according to Meurer, is not written in any particular order to sort of mimic what it is like to deal with the disease that often seems somewhat random in how it presents itself. Meurer give a lot of factual information on how to care for your loved one, how to pace yourself and not burn out, how to manage the financial and legal end of things, and a lot of other good information. At the same time, Meurer encourages caregivers to keep their sense of humor throughout the book.
I think New Every Day would be especially helpful to someone new to caregiving for a family member with Alzheimers. However, there is a lot of good information and reminders that could be helpful for someone who has been helping a loved one with dementia for awhile. I appreciated all of the helpful information in this book. I also thought it was good that Meurer encourages readers to have a sense of humor. He makes jokes and shares funny stories throughout the book. Even if you don't always appreciate his joke or humor, I think the reminder to laugh and enjoy as much time as you can with your loved one is a good one to keep in mind. I would recommend New Every Day to anyone caring for a loved with Alzheimers or another form of dementia.
I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
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This is a wonderful book. Whether you know of someone personally who current has Alzheimers or someone on the peripherals, this is a book well worth reading. My mother-in-law's mom had Alzheimer's and I know that this book would have been perfect for her. She would agree with everything mentioned within it's pages.
Each day is a new journey, and it reminds me of that movie with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, called Fifty First Dates. It was a laughing matter for the movie, but when you think about it that is the life of an Alzheimer's patient and their family.
Dave was very honest and straightforward in his writing, a cozy read as though he is your best friend giving tips on how to survive. I really liked his third chapter in which he interjects the explanation for the rest of the book. His apologies in adding this chapter just before print, and his reasonings for it. You just go with the flow, just as it is on a daily basis with your loved one.
Each day is faced with grace and compassion, just as the tagline says. It is one, where I see how those who are not directly affected with Alzheimer's could help out families of those who are. It is a very tiring process and it's never ending.
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone to read, not only those with Alzheimer's in the family but those without. It brings forth a new awakening and knowledge.
I received this book from Revell Publishing and was happy that the publisher gave me the opportunity to read it.
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disclaimer; I was sent a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
New Every Day: Navigating Alzheimer’s with Grace and Compassion by Dave Meurer gives readers a realistic, compassionate, and intimate look at how Alzheimer’s can affect your life. Not only is this book slated to provide helpful information to both caregivers and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but the humorous and passionate writing style will make them both feel happy and more at ease.
While Alzheimer’s is something than can drastically change your life in major little ways, this book reminds readers how important it is to still practice gratitude and patience. That’s something I thought was really amazing about this book. Because when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be easy to fall into negative thinking and only looking at the bad side of things. But the gentle positivity Dave Meurer encourages readers to practice, really helps put things into perspective.
I’d highly recommend this book!!
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