What some are already saying about "Let's Talk Dementia" "This is a well written book for the families affected by Alzheimer's disease. It is easy to understand and provides excellent education and guidance to the caregivers in their struggle to manage their relatives. This should be a must read for anyone involved in Alzheimer's care." M. Reza Bolouri, MD "Spot on advice from someone who knows dementia. If someone you love has dementia, you need this book." Dr. Steve Oehme LET'S TALK DEMENTIA - A Caregiver's Guide is an ...
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What some are already saying about "Let's Talk Dementia" "This is a well written book for the families affected by Alzheimer's disease. It is easy to understand and provides excellent education and guidance to the caregivers in their struggle to manage their relatives. This should be a must read for anyone involved in Alzheimer's care." M. Reza Bolouri, MD "Spot on advice from someone who knows dementia. If someone you love has dementia, you need this book." Dr. Steve Oehme LET'S TALK DEMENTIA - A Caregiver's Guide is an informative, easy to read, and often humorous look at caregiving for someone with dementia. Carol Howell, a Certified Dementia Specialist and caregiver to her mother, helps to educate the reader on the various forms of dementia. She also provides hands-on tips that make life easier for the caregiver and better for the loved one with dementia. The book is scattered with "smiles" that brighten the day. The author reminds readers of her motto - "Knowledge brings POWER. Power brings HOPE, and HOPE brings SMILES." Carol Howell is a work in progress. She has experienced the amazing pleasure of losing 100 pounds and learning how to live as a totally new person. This experience led her to write a book telling of the journey. That book is humorously titled, If My Body Is A Temple, Why Am I Eating Doughnuts? . Carol is a Certified Dementia Specialist and an Endorsed Music Therapy Coach. She works with families traveling the journey of dementia to help them gain information about the disease and to allow them to experience HOPE throughout the process. Through her work as a Music Therapy Coach, she brings music and rhythm to the lives of individuals who are experiencing the devastation of dementia. Carol has one child, Brandie, who is a Physician Assistant and getting married in October. Carol has been married 28 years to Michael whom she proclaims as "too cute"! Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2006. It is Carol's goal to make life wonderful for her Mom as together they LIVE with this disease.
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