Early Dementia

Early-onset dementia is a terrifying phrase. But if you’re here reading this, you need to know about it. Perhaps you’re here for yourself, or a loved one has recently been diagnosed. Either way, the first step of your journey is to remove the fear that comes along with this phrase and deepen your understanding so you know exactly what you’re facing and how best to navigate it.

From the seven health conditions that are often mistaken for Dementia to understanding what causes neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia Must-Knows is the only caregiver’s guide to early-stage dementia you need.

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

Make a few small, consistent changes to your daily routine to prevent memory loss. Discover how you can prevent, and even reverse, early stage memory loss without the use of expensive drugs or “new-age” treatments.

Dealing with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: Love, Laughter & Tears is Sonia Discher’s heartbreaking but empowering story of caring for her husband, Steve. The story follows Steve’s diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 50 through treatment, care, and his passing. Sonia provides a look behind the curtain of this terrible sickness to reveal a treasure trove of tips and tricks she used to understand the disease, advocate for her husband, care for her family, and preserve her sanity throughout a confusing and sad time.

It started with strange behavior—a hostile outburst here, a peculiar lapse of memory there. Then it became violent. The beautiful, vivacious Carmen Moffett was behaving in ways her husband Pat could not understand. Their marriage had been a long love affair. Together, they raised five beautiful children in Great Neck, New York, and were looking forward to planning their retirement together. Then came the outbursts, both verbal and physical, and the forgetting.

The Silent Thief is an essential guide for anyone touched by Alzheimer's and dementia, whether you're a caregiver, family member, or healthcare professional. This comprehensive book delves into the complexities of these conditions, offering insights into early detection, effective caregiving strategies, and the latest research. Through practical advice, personal stories, and valuable resources, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the challenges of dementia with empathy and resilience.

At the age of 53, Tony walks away from a life of journalism and into an unknown future dogged by self-doubt and financial worry. June is 48 years old then, a writer and a teacher, and over the following nine years she watches as her husband gradually changes - in interests, goals, and behavior - until Tony has a sudden fall, ending their life as they have known it.