‘The Fragile Years’ by Amy Cameron O’Rourke: Book Excerpt
Do you have a parent or aging loved one nearing or in the most fragile years of life? Are you considering in-home care for them? Assisted living? A nursing home? Have they endured repeated hospitalizations, or are they facing major surgery? Are they refusing to give...
‘Life’s Work’ by David Milch: Book Excerpt
In Life’s Work, David Milch, TV writer and creator of such shows as NYPD Blue and Deadwood, shares an intimate glimpse into his incredible past as he faces a future with Alzheimer’s disease. In this excerpt about wrapping his last film, a feature-length...
‘Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility’ Book Excerpt
In her new book Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility, Elaine Fox, PhD. draws on 25 years of scientific research to share with us her step-by-step guide to what she calls ‘switchcraft’: the set of skills we need to navigate a complex and...
‘MY TWO ELAINES’ Book Excerpt by Martin J. Shreiber
Former governor of Wisconsin Marty Shreiber spent 20 years caring for his wife, Elaine, after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, Marty writes candidly about his journey...