Losing Everything: A Family's Journey with Alzheimer's Disease - Paperback

A Personal Account of Alzheimer's Disease and Family Caregiving

Losing Everything: A Family's Journey with Alzheimer's Disease is written about our long journey with Mom and her illness, as well as how this disease has impacted our lives.

Alzheimer's is a thief that slowly robs families of loved ones, long before their lives end.

This book is in memory of the mother we once knew, and even though she is still alive, she was stolen by this disease and is now forever lost to us. Mom is sick and getting sicker each day.

A Journal of Caregiving and Core Emotions

Once Mom became ill, I began keeping a journal with the idea that it might help Mom's memory. Of course, it did not. Instead, the journal is a series of anecdotes that touches on all the core emotions that we feel: anger, frustration, laughter, and most importantly, love.

This memoir provides an authentic perspective on the realities of caring for a parent with Alzheimer's disease. The journal entries document the progressive nature of the illness and its profound impact on family relationships. Readers will find honest reflections on the challenges of watching a loved one's cognitive decline while maintaining connection and compassion.

Written from a Daughter's Perspective

S. P. Murray, a human resources manager from Summit, New Jersey, shares her firsthand experience as both daughter and caregiver in this deeply personal narrative. The journal format captures real moments of the caregiving experience, offering validation and understanding to families navigating similar circumstances.

The narrative serves as both a tribute to a mother lost to Alzheimer's and a resource for others experiencing the emotional complexity of dementia caregiving. Each entry reflects the progressive stages of the disease and the profound changes it brings to family dynamics.