{"id":1459,"date":"2008-11-12T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2008-11-12T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2008-11-04T17:25:35","modified_gmt":"2008-11-04T23:25:35","slug":"measure-of-the-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/measure-of-the-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Measure of the Heart by Mary Ellen Geist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Alzheimer’s. It’s a disease most of us would rather not think about, much less read about. Still, I’ve just finished reading a lovely book entitled Measure of the Heart: A Father’s Alzheimer’s, A Daughter’s Return<\/em><\/a> <\/strong>by Mary Ellen Geist. Perhaps I was drawn to it because my own mother had Alzheimer’s. Perhaps the black and white photo on the cover brought back memories of me walking with my mom. Still, I approached it with a degree of ambivalence. Did I really want to read this and risk drudging up a very sad time? Well, I’m glad I did. It was not at all depressing, but rather a touching and tender tribute, reinforcing my own experience that caring for our loved ones can be both and a blessing and a privilege.<\/p>\n

As I watch the leaves fall to the ground,\"\"<\/a> it seems appropriate that November is National Alzheimer’s<\/strong> Disease Month<\/strong><\/a>. If you’re interested in learning more about this affliction, I would recommend The 36-Hour Day<\/em><\/a> <\/strong>by Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins, currently in its 4th edition. This is a virtual bible for caregivers, and one I relied upon heavily.<\/p>\n

Another interesting read is Voices of Alzheimer’s, The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a> a compilation of personal anecdotes and experiences, edited by The Healing Project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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