Alzheimer’s, Be Aware and Prepared; Caregiving at Any Age, by Elaine Scholly
Because no one expects to be a caregiver, Elaine separated the experience into three stages: Most Important, Most Demanding, and Most Difficult. This helps a caregiver understand what is a problem, what to do about it and when to do it.
Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief, by Pauline Boss
Pauline leads you down an emotional path, learning to identify unresolved grief and then what to do.
Build the Life You Want, by Arthur Brooks
A professor of social science at Harvard, uses philosophy, neuroscience, and wisdom to show how we’re able to make our lives more meaningful.
Daring Greatly, by Brene’ Brown.
She teaches that once we have the courage to identify our vulnerabilities, we can change our lives.
Elizabeth is Missing, by, Emma Healey
This novel tells a fascinating story from the perspective of a mother’s mind and the daily challenges in her daughter’s ‘regular life’ as her caregiver.
Lucky Man, by Michael J. Fox
Michael talks openly about his struggles with Parkinson’s.
The Art of Dying Well, by Katy Butler
Katy’s stories show the importance of decision-making. That self-confidence and flexibility must be part of our lives.
The Grieving Mind, Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD
In simple language, Dr. O’Connor helps explain how the brain can help us heal after a loss. Visit
Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s/YouTube/Grief and the Brain video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEq2VRL5kYM&t=17s
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, by Walter Mosley.
A novel that expresses the feelings of an aging, gentle man as he makes personal decisions that will affect those around him.
Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom,
Morrie’s gift to Mitch, fourteen Tuesdays to rekindle a relationship and find purpose. It’s a tear-jerker.
What Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World, by Sara Hendren
Sara redefines normal and asks us to do the same in our daily lives.
Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker, PhD
Professor Walker shows the connection between our sleep habits and the long-term relationship with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why it’s Important, by Kate Murphy
Listening seems simple, but if not done well, it can produce misunderstanding.