Laughter, Learning and Gratitude on a Journey with Alzheimer's
by Marlene Loney

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This is a book about Alzheimer’s that is funny, positive and heartfelt. The author Marlene Loney documented the twelve year journey with her mother in short stories and ultimately reframed the tragedy of Alzheimer’s into a positive life changing experience. Flip to any page and find a short story that is applicable to the journey. Offering readers insights, encouragement and community along with the unexpected benefits of giving care. This book celebrates the life of her mother and shares what the disease taught her about her capacity to love.

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"Laughter, Learning and Gratitude, A Journey with Alzheimer's shares a deeply personal reflection of a daughter's experience with her mother's journey with Alzheimer's dementia. While vividly capturing the many challenges that she faced, Marlene manages to emphasize the moments of joy, humor and love that are often not mentioned. I highly recommend this book to patients, families and any other care partners who wants an inspiring yet honest and practical view of what it is like to support and love someone with Alzheimer's disease." ---Philip E. Lee, MD, FRCPC, Dementia Specialist "Bite-sized, yet transformative, cognitive behavioural therapy with heart and humour—a must read for anyone whose life has been touched by a family member or a friend with dementia" ---Dr. J. Chang, Family Physician

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Marlene Loney is the author of the blog Alzheimer’s Blog Forum Canada. Inspired by the twelve years caregiving for her mother with Alzheimer’s, Marlene recorded her experiences. She hopes by sharing these stories, she’ll help others on their own journeys. Laughter, Learning, and Gratitude on a Journey with Alzheimer’s is her first book. You can connect with her on the Alzheimer’s Blog Forum Canada Facebook page or through her blog of the same name.

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