Forget Me Not

A Caregiver’s Guide to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Tips for Caring for Your Parent While Maintaining Your Peace and Avoiding Burnout

By: Torri L. Fisher

Narrated by: Becky Brabham

Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's Summary

If you are looking for support while caring for a loved one who is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, then you need the invaluable resources in this book.

You would do anything to care for your parent or loved one during this time. This experience can inspire a plethora of difficult feelings, and you might find yourself struggling because of them.

Nothing could have prepared you for the complicated, scary position you’re in, but you don’t have to do it without help. Navigating this tough situation to keep your sanity while still being able to care for your loved one is possible with the guidance of Forget Me Not: A Caregiver’s Guide to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.

You can maintain your peace, positivity, and well-being during this time with access to the right tools. Inside Forget Me Not: A Caregiver’s Guide to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, you will discover:

• The honest, effective strategies to navigate the new and challenging reality of caring for a loved one with early-onset Alzheimer’s
• How early-onset Alzheimer’s manifests in your loved one, the important expectations to have at every stage of the disease, and how to stay 10 steps ahead of advancements
• How to set boundaries and seek the necessary support for yourself while still showing up for your loved one
• The information and strategies to assist you in communicating effectively with medical, legal, and financial professionals through the process
• The essential practices to find your peace and maintain self-care during this difficult time
• Plus the tips and practical resources to apply the teachings of this book to your daily life

Taking care of yourself during this time ensures you can best take care of your loved one while not losing yourself and experiencing burnout in the process.

Your loved one depends on you, but you don’t have to do it alone.

©2022 Torri L. Fisher (P)2022 Torri L. Fisher

An incredible resource!

Alzheimer's runs strong in my family. After years of watching my grandparents suffer from this disease and my father struggling to manage their care, I often thought, how am I going to do this one day? How am I going to care for my father once his early onset Alzheimer's begins?

Well... this book has all the answers. It has taught me how to prepare and navigate myself throughout the process. I feel confident that I now will be able to help my father to the best of my abilities while at the same time managing my own self-care to keep me strong through the process.

It is obvious that the author wrote this book with love and compassion for the matter. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.

great book

My wife is a nurse practitioner and has a father who is just starting have memory issues. we listened to this and it helped so much. she thought it was great information and gave her some comfort and preparedness for something she thought she was prepared for but really isn't.

A tough subject handled with great care

Sadly more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I was surprised to learn there were serveal types of dementia. I liked the logicial structure of the guide. It started with how the body and brain was effected, and then spoke of the reality of getting the right support team in place to care for somebody suffering with dementia. Often, it is difficult to face such things as legal and financial planning, and it was touching to note the care in which not just this section, but the whole guide was created.

Absolutely needed

This is such a needed book. So many of us have aging parents and are having a hard time with the changes and how hard it is to see what is happening to them. This book really provides some great tips for keeping your sanity and yet understanding what Alzhelmers really is.

A must have

As a healthcare provider, I have seen firsthand the impact Alzheimer can have on caregivers. They give all their energy to the person they are caring for and loose themselves in the process. This can be a very difficult stage in life so being informed is the best we can do about it. Several examples of activities were given to improve concentration, memory, critical thinking, to boost self-confidence and give them purpose. This book is a must have for those who are starting the journey of a caregiver as it gives you hope with motivation.

This book is a Godsend

I learned so much. After having zero experience in this subject I was forced to learn more and it had to be quickly. I really appreciate the authors approach from start to finish. Now I know the variances of the disease, caregiving, communication, how it affects of legal or financial hurdles, and a very compassionate chapter on what is my place. The book gave me hope.

Helpful Read for Caregivers

This read is a resource to all caregivers. The authors passion for this topic is clearly visible.

Forget Me Not taught me so much!

Before listening to Forget Me Not I knew very little about Dementia and Alzheimer. This book gave me a better understanding of this disease and all that comes with it. The author touched on areas/issues I would have never thought of - from support groups to how to navigate legal and financial hurdles. I would recommend this book to anyone who has been directly affected by this disease or has a friend or family member who is dealing with someone who is.

Good!

This book is a must-listen since, even if we haven't had a family member suffer from Alzheimer's disease, we just never know. It discusses the range of emotions you could experience and informs us of some possible early indicators. We are learning how to prepare financially from Torri as well. Interesting fact: hallucinations can be a sign of some conditions. wow! I was alarmed when she went into detail about putting safety measures in place around the house to prepare like a huge kid who might easily be wounded there! That must be difficult, which is why I heartily endorse this book!

Empathetic

An excellent guide for compassion and empathy for the loved one and the caregiver. Great source of resources for understanding and handling the unknown

Age 53 Early Onset Alzheimers

I found the book helpful, useful, honest and useful, I sure to others that will need to care for me. Having been diagnosed February 2022. I know I must go on life is different more difficult but isn’t life difficult anyway, this illness would not stop me I will just do things in a little different my way. Health, love, being thoughtful to others is all that matters wealth is secondary. All the best thanks for a great read. +++++

beneficial audiobook

In this amazing audiobook, Fisher details her experiences as her mother's primary caretaker. I appreciate the sharing your her personal experience and giving us the chance to learn. This audiobook serves as a guide for those who find themselves taking on the role of caretaker for a person with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Beautiful book

I am a nurse and many of my patients live with Alzheimers. This book offers valuable insights in caring for someone with Alzheimers will love and compassion. I have learned a lot about this crippling disease through a different lense. Thank you!

Helped me During a Tough Time

A family member that I love has suffered with Alzheimer's for many months, although it has been a challenging time I followed this book and I find the situation much easier to cope with and have managed to keep the relationship alive with the family member. There are many tips to help provide care and I recommend to others.

lots of useful information for a difficult situati

love the calm friendly voice of the narrator. just what's needed at this difficult time. plenty if information and understanding from the author too

A good book for caregivers

This is an incredible book where Fisher shares her experiences while being a main caregiver to her mother. Thank you for sharing your journey and giving me the opportunity to learn through your lens. This book is a guide for anyone who find his/herself embarking on a journey of being a caregiver to an early onset Alzheimer individual.

Amazing and practical

I find it very challenging to care for my aging folks and balance caring for myself. I tend to swing between the extremes - I either over-give or almost withhold care. This book is a useful resource. It has helped me to see that it is not selfish to take care of myself as well. I really needed the strategies for communicating well through the process.

Great book for anyone dealing with older family me

I got this book and started listening to it since I have lost family members to diseases that it covers. I was surprised at the amount of information contained within this book and the detail that it helped break down different types of disorders. I love the suggestions and how the author laid out how to help care for our loved ones. I just wasn't a fan of how they were referred to as LO during the book.

A helpful guide during a trying time

I really needed this book. We have Alzhiemer's in our family and my parents are getting older. I'm relieved that there are steps laid out so we can make preparations moving forward if one of them starts displaying symptoms.

educational, good narration

This is a helpful audiobook.
This audio is an great listen for anyone dealing with Early Onset Alzheimer's or simply Alzheimer's.
It goes it depth about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's as well as the importance of diagnosis.
It also talks about how loved ones will feel during this time.
It also talks treatment and how loved ones of those with Alzheimer's can help them.
This book does an excellent job of dealing with a difficult topic.
I recommend this audiobook.