Neither Married nor Single

By: David Kirkpatrick MA MD

Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot

When Dr. David Kirkpatrick's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2007, their lives - and their marriage - would change forever. In an honest, uplifting, and sometimes heartbreaking account of loving a partner with dementia, Dr. Kirkpatrick creates a clear guide for others in similar circumstances. He shares his perspective both as a loving and grief-stricken husband coping with a profound change in his marriage, and as a geriatric psychiatrist doing everything he can for his wife while continually learning throughout that experience.

Dr. Kirkpatrick tackles the tough questions about caretaking, grief, loss, love, and sex for those whose partners have dementia. When is the right time to find or even to begin considering a care home for your loved one? How can you navigate the complexities of your changing sexual relationship with an Alzheimer's partner? When is it appropriate for you to consider new relationships? With wisdom and compassion, Dr. Kirkpatrick reflects on these questions and more.

Whether your partner has been recently diagnosed or has been living with dementia for many years, Neither Married nor Single will help lead you to effective strategies for living and loving in an Alzheimer's marriage, and for dealing with the changes ahead.

And it will help you remember that you are not alone.

©2018 David Kirkpatrick (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Experiencing Dementia

Heartwarming and well-sequenced book on the caregiver’s POV honest and open detail of dementia.

Recommend

Beautifully Written

Very heartbreaking, good to listen especially if you are a caregiver to someone you love.

Great information!

I loved his real description of life with a loved one with AD. While some of the ways he delt with various situations may differ from my beliefs, it was refreshing to hear someone finally talk about this stuff!

A needed read...

These thoughts must go through a many of care givers minds...

We at times have no control over our environment.
we must adapt to survive.

What I needed to read

My husband was diagnosed with AD nearly three years ago at the age of 51. I wish I had read this so much sooner. It is a must read for those with an AD partner.

Serious subject that needs to be talked about

Dementia is still a shunned topic by so many in the generation who is now experiencing dementia. Sharing stories and experiences is going to be the only way to help people through this journey. This was non-judgmental, there are no rights for wrongs and it allows people a space to think that they may also be okay even with their conflicting feelings. Many thanks for writing this... I will be sharing it with our patients!

Insomnia Remedy

The content of the book was good, but the monotone narration put me to sleep.