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The One Book on Dementia that No One Else Could Ever Write! 2013 Winner! National Indie Excellence Book Awards, Aging Category Bronze Winner! Global EBook Awards, Aging Category Honorable Mention Reader's Favorite Contest, Memoirs LuckyCinda Finalist Book Publishing Contest2012 Finalist USA Book Awards, Best New Non-Fiction Hollywood Book Festival, Honorable Mention Non-Fiction
I Will Never Forget is the incredible true story of the author's talented mother's poignant and often humorous journey through the mystifying haze of Dementia. Through entertaining anecdotes of the author Elaine's childhood, from her controversial name, tales of smoking' dragons, the feisty teenage years and a near paralyzing accident her mother, Betty's wonderful character is revealed.
Over time as their relationship evolves and a new paradigm is formed, Betty begins to exhibit goofy actions, uncharacteristic verbal assaults and bizarre thinking. Although clearly mystified by her mother's irrational behaviors, Elaine does not appreciate the extent of her Betty's mental decline. Her amazing ability to mask the truth clouds Elaine's vision and prolongs her denial until one cataclysmic explosion of reality over an innocuous drapery rod launches a waterfall of destructive events.
As her mother's brilliant mind is steadily destroyed by Dementia's insatiable appetite for brain cells, Elaine accompanies her mother on her journey. She witnesses Betty's fascinating visions of her own mother, masterful Houdini-like disappearances and finally a stunning rally to take control of her own destiny.
I Will Never Forget is a heartwarming, funny, honest and deeply moving story pertinent to everyone touched by the insidious effects of Dementia. Learn from Elaine's unwitting mistakes as she weaves her way through her mother's unpredictable disease to capture insightful and effective intervention strategies.
I Will Never Forget is the incredible true story of the author's talented mother's poignant and often humorous journey through the mystifying haze of Dementia. Through entertaining anecdotes of the author Elaine's childhood, from her controversial name, tales of smoking' dragons, the feisty teenage years and a near paralyzing accident her mother, Betty's wonderful character is revealed.
Over time as their relationship evolves and a new paradigm is formed, Betty begins to exhibit goofy actions, uncharacteristic verbal assaults and bizarre thinking. Although clearly mystified by her mother's irrational behaviors, Elaine does not appreciate the extent of her Betty's mental decline. Her amazing ability to mask the truth clouds Elaine's vision and prolongs her denial until one cataclysmic explosion of reality over an innocuous drapery rod launches a waterfall of destructive events.
As her mother's brilliant mind is steadily destroyed by Dementia's insatiable appetite for brain cells, Elaine accompanies her mother on her journey. She witnesses Betty's fascinating visions of her own mother, masterful Houdini-like disappearances and finally a stunning rally to take control of her own destiny.
I Will Never Forget is a heartwarming, funny, honest and deeply moving story pertinent to everyone touched by the insidious effects of Dementia. Learn from Elaine's unwitting mistakes as she weaves her way through her mother's unpredictable disease to capture insightful and effective intervention strategies.
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From the author, Elaine Pereira: The impetus for writing the book:
My mother's is a story that needed to be told. She was a kind, brilliant and talented woman all of my life until Dementia took hold distorting her persona and leaving an agitated, bewildered and compromised person in its wake.
In the shadows of WWII, during an era when very few women attended college, my trailblazing mother earned her Bachelor's Degree in chemistry and later on acquired a Master's in Education.
Many years later, though, after experiencing a decade of unspeakable tragedies, Mom began to exhibit uncharacteristic and disconcerting changes in her personality. Episodes of irrational behaviors, paranoia, flashes of hostility and illogical thinking, replaced her formally patient, bright, organized and articulate essence.
In what would be her final months, as my mother continued her rapid descent into Dementia's clutches, her once strong voice faded away. Our quiet visits together afforded me the opportunity to reflect on the vivacious life that defined her. I was determined that she would not be remembered as a withering mumbling older woman but as the strong, courageous and gifted lady who was my mom.
I am humbled and honored to have been able to give back to the woman who gave so much and blessed to have many great friends and family who supported me in my endeavor to write I Will Never Forget.
About the Author:
My mother's is a story that needed to be told. She was a kind, brilliant and talented woman all of my life until Dementia took hold distorting her persona and leaving an agitated, bewildered and compromised person in its wake.
In the shadows of WWII, during an era when very few women attended college, my trailblazing mother earned her Bachelor's Degree in chemistry and later on acquired a Master's in Education.
Many years later, though, after experiencing a decade of unspeakable tragedies, Mom began to exhibit uncharacteristic and disconcerting changes in her personality. Episodes of irrational behaviors, paranoia, flashes of hostility and illogical thinking, replaced her formally patient, bright, organized and articulate essence.
In what would be her final months, as my mother continued her rapid descent into Dementia's clutches, her once strong voice faded away. Our quiet visits together afforded me the opportunity to reflect on the vivacious life that defined her. I was determined that she would not be remembered as a withering mumbling older woman but as the strong, courageous and gifted lady who was my mom.
I am humbled and honored to have been able to give back to the woman who gave so much and blessed to have many great friends and family who supported me in my endeavor to write I Will Never Forget.
Elaine C. Pereira is a licensed/registered Occupational Therapist who worked with special needs children as well as adult rehab and home care. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Wayne State University and later completed her Master's Degree. Elaine and her husband Joseph live in southeastern Michigan with their cat, Snoopy, and two dogs, Bailey and Maddee. Together they have five adult children, Joe's three sons and Elaine's twin daughters, and five young grandchildren.
Pereira was inspired to share her mother's story in part to help others know they are not alone in their journey through Dementia. She donates a portion of book sale proceeds to Alzheimer's research. Pereira has also completed courses a for Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Dementia Caregiver, CDP. CDC.
Pereira was inspired to share her mother's story in part to help others know they are not alone in their journey through Dementia. She donates a portion of book sale proceeds to Alzheimer's research. Pereira has also completed courses a for Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Dementia Caregiver, CDP. CDC.
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- Publication date2012
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