There's a Dog in the Garden

Hi Alison...
Your book was devoured within a day! It was a hard read but amazing!! My husband at 57 has just been diagnosed with memory loss after a low MoCHA score and sm changes in him....

Your Mums type of dementia LBD is hugely misunderstood and I loved your insights....would hv been a terribly hard journey.

I loved the bits that your daughter and husband included and the scriptures at the back.

Thank-you so much for writing it.
DK
(Always grateful for feedback ☺️)

The first time I had my book in my grasp, back in 2019!! It was hard to believe I had finally completed it!! I feel incredulous that to date I have sold over 700 copies, that’s a fair number of people that have been helped and encouraged through what was a VERY tough season of my life.
You can purchase from me for $32 which includes postage.
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Dementia affects the whole family, not only the spouse or child of the one with dementia. My husband shares in the book the impact my mother’s dementia had on him, and the importance of the support role he could provide me during this time. He was my rock during those turbulent years.

To watch someone you know change before your eyes is distressing. They still look the same but you are grappling with the changes in their personality. I’ve been there and my book may help you.

www.theresadoginthegarden.com

Never easy reading about the struggle of those living with a loved one with dementia but grateful my book can provide some help…🙏🏻

“I have been caring for my husband for almost 3 years now ..he has Lewy Body Dementia. Recently, I put him into respite care as I was very tired, however in the secure dementia unit he became aggressive to staff and following several incidents was admitted to local hospital for assessment. He now needs to be in psycho geriatric care. The thought of being apart is heart wrenching.
My sister inlaw came across your book and gave it to me, I read it and gained a lot in doing so. Having read your Mother's journey, like you I want the very best care I can find for him, a loving care placement.” DS

The days can be rocky and the path ahead uncertain when journeying with a loved one with dementia.
It can feel like climbing a mountain with no end in sight. By not looking too far ahead and taking small steps your resilience will grow. Be encouraged….kia kaha