Mom, Are You There? Finding a Path to Peace through Alzheimer's - Softcover

Kathleen A. Negri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976355701 ISBN 13: 9780976355700

Publisher: Forget-Me-Not Press, 2005

Synopsis

“Is peace possible?” How will you cope with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s? This book will show you several simple strategies—stepping stones—that can help you find your path to peace as you care for a parent, family member or friend with this illness. Traveling with a loved one through Alzheimer’s can be a gift in your life—if you choose to see it this way. You will discover how, by asking the following questions of yourself and others, you can thrive despite the overwhelming obstacles presented by a devastating illness such as Alzheimer’s: Who can I turn to for information and support? How do I prepare myself for this journey? How can I stay open to the gifts this experience has to offer?

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About the Author

Since 1992, Kathleen Negri – Elder Law Attorney -- has helped families plan for the legal and financial issues raised by long-term illness and death. Since 1997, Kathleen Negri – daughter – also has been a caregiver. She accompanied her mother, Patricia, on her journey through Alzheimer’s until her mother’s death in July, 2004. It is this unique combination of Kathleen’s legal knowledge with her compassionate caregiving that gives her the ability to powerfully connect with audiences and to guide them along the path to peace through Alzheimer’s with a message of hope and peace. Kathleen is a licensed Colorado attorney and member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She has served on several bar association, educational, and non-profit boards and committees. In 2000, Kathleen was elected by her peers to be a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Association Foundation, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to the welfare of the legal community and the advancement of the legal profession. She received her law degree from the University of Denver College of Law in 1986. Kathleen made the choice to embrace her mother’s dementia and become a loving companion through this devastating illness. In doing so, Kathleen embarked on an amazing journey with her mother—one of self discovery, love, and peace. This is a journey that she wants to share with you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forget-Me-Not Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976355701
• ISBN 13: 9780976355700
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184