Detour Down Desperation Road
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.39 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692894780 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 310 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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After returning, she became immersed in a stressful but necessary journey with her widowed mother who was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Her stories are crafted to entertain and educate readers and, hopefully, promote awareness and understanding of tragic, mental degenerative diseases. Detour Down Desperation Road is her first non-fiction book of stories. degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Human Development and Family Studies. About the Author Ann Renigar Hiatt holds a Ph.D. She was an assistant professor in the Department of Human Services at UNC Ch
degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Human Development and Family Studies. Ann Renigar Hiatt holds a Ph.D. Ann and her husband live on Lake Norman in North Carolina. . You may contact her at annhiatt. For the last twenty years, Ann has interviewed, documented, and written about the physical an
Amazon Customer said This book would be a great addition to all libraries. Very informative and interesting book! This book would be a great addition to all libraries!It gives an inside look into the life of a mother/daughter relationship as both are tryingTo go down the slippery slope of Desparation Road, which is another name for the DiseaseOf Alzheimer's! The Caregiver will not be alone , if they have this book as a guideMemory Care Units, might want to consider using Ann Renigar Hiatt's book ,as a teaching tool forEmployees and fami. Vincent Marra said Quite an awakening journey. First I'd like to thank Dr. Ann for writing this book. Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia has changed my life like I could never have imagined. While reading this book, I related to many of the hardships that Ann was experiencing during her journey caring for her mother "the hardware lady." Many of the caregivers' stories including Ann's were similar to what I am experiencing on my journey down desperation road, although not everyone's case is the sa. A Priceless Resource For Any Family Affected By Dementia Detour Down Desperation Road is a godsend to anyone who has a family member or loved one that has been stricken with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. As someone who has watched both parents deal with dementia, this book has helped explain what has transpired regarding my family’s struggle with this disease…and has also helped prepare me for what is to come. Because the book tells the story of several different people and the circumsta
Ann shares true stories of people who alter their lives and draw on extraordinary intuition and strength as they tackle problems, invent coping skills, and honor loved ones who slide deeper into dementia. You will learn, laugh, cry, and be amazed by their insights and ingenuity.. Dr. Alzheimer’s strikes again and the victims and their loved ones are propelled onto a tumultuous life Detour Down Desperation Road. Ann’s inner guides, emotional Ann and rational Ann, whisper contradictory advice as she struggles to help her mom. She finds solace with support group members and others who wrestle with daily trials and discover changed relationships and new realities. Their gripping stories reveal feelings seldom shared by caregivers as they bear the physical and emotional realities of the Detour Down Desperation Road. Meet Ann’s strong, determined mother, known as ‘the hardware lady,’ as she hoards, obsesses, and persists while dementia slowly destroys her brain