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Fran's Alzheimer's Voyage

by Elizabeth Stansfield

Fran's Alzheimer's Voyage is a succinct and informative anecdotal narrative of many of the experiences which Elizabeth and Leon encountered during the seven years of their care for his parents. The numerous photographs document some of the special occasions. This narrative has been written as a resource for others who are considering taking up the challenge of caring for their own family members during their last years, especially those dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Anyone who has taken this voyage will sometimes appreciate, sometimes cry, and sometimes laugh at the things which happen along our voyage. The Q&A section presented at the end of the book, provides some objective and helpful information. Formatted for eye appeal and easy reading. 5.83" wide x 8.26" tall with 12 point text. 76 pages, illustrated. 53 photos.

Contents
Forward
4
Introduction
7
1 Anniversary Celebrations
9
2 Onset of Hallucinations
12
3 Helping Out
16
4 Moving In With Us
20
5 Sleepless Nights
23
6 Home
25
7 Escaping
26
8 Losing Things
30
9 Strategies
31
10 Substitute Care Givers
32
11 Personal Hygiene - Dressing
35
12 Personal Hygiene - Bathing
37
13 Personal Hygiene - Eating
39
14 Personal Hygiene - Teeth
40
15 Personal Hygiene - Hair
41
16 Personal Hygiene - Manicuring
42
17 Personal Hygiene - Toilet
43
18 Activities - Church
44
19 Activities - Doctor visits
46
20 Activities - Shopping
47
21 Activities - Viewing Family Photos
49
22 Activities - Cognition Games
50
23 Activities - Travel
52
24 Activities - Kitchen Helper
55
25 Communication - Language
57
26 Communication - Reading
58
27 Communication - Writing
59
28 Family - Three Sons
60
29 Family - Dad
63
30 Mom's Last Days
66
31 Reflection
68
Mom - A Poem at her 82nd Birthday
70
Q & A: Internet research and personal experience
71
About the Author
75
Photos by M.E. Stansfield (1912-2007), Leon Stansfield, Nancy Stansfield and Craig Stansfield


About the Author:
Elizabeth Stansfield has taught grades K-8 in both public and Christian schools for over thirty years in Oregon, Maryland and California. She earned the B.S. in Elem Ed from Southern Oregon University, and the M.Ed. from the University of Oregon. She is the mother of a daughter, Laura Nell, currently teaching English in South Korea, and a son, Craig, currently teaching Spanish and Photography in southern California. She is married to Leon Stansfield. She shared the responsibility of caring for Leon's parents during the years 2001-2008 until their deaths.