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Requiem for the Status Quo

By: Irene Frances Olson
Narrated by: Ashley Ulery
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Family caregivers are, oftentimes, ruthlessly challenged by uninvolved family members who are quick to condemn, but reticent to offer assistance. Such is the case for Colleen Strand, a widow who recently found her own footing who takes on the task of caring for her father Patrick Quinn, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Her older brother Jonathan criticizes Colleen at every turn and verbally abuses the father when he has the gall to exhibit symptoms of his disease. In short, Jonathan travels down the popular road of denial, leaving Colleen to deal with all matters regarding their father's care.

Connected tenuously to a father who barely remembers her and a brother who has become an enigma, Colleen faces the moving target that is Alzheimer's disease, determined to clothe her father with the dignity he deserves, while capturing the far too fleeting moments of remaining time with him.

This novel reflects the personal experiences faced by the author who lovingly took care of her father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Although she exercised literary license in writing about her multi-year journey, the author's heart went into each episode she chose to offer her listeners. Those listeners will meet a variety of caregivers and their loved ones who face the challenges of the disease, sometimes with success, other times failing miserably.

To be sure, Alzheimer's disease is one of the least humorous diseases known to man, nevertheless listeners will find humor amongst the sorrow, along with elements of victory that will carry the listener through to the very last chapter, far wiser and better-informed than when she or he first started this extraordinarily worthwhile listen.

©2017 Irene Frances Olson (P)2020 Irene Frances Olson

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A wonderfully told tale that educates readers about the joys and burdens of living someone living with dementia symptoms. From denial to costs to grief to laughs, this story covers it. Though the heroine dealt with an agreeable and loving father, she was in a support group with others who were dealing with tougher symptoms and needs.

Audio was read clearly though sometimes in a halted way. It didn’t keep the story from shining through.

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