Eileen Brown 
Dealing with Dementia [EPUB ebook] 
The Long ‘Long Goodbye’ and All That Care

It took nearly sixteen years for Ellen to be ready to disclose her personal story in print about the devastating and relentless journey over many years that involved caring for her loved spouse, who had early-onset dementia.

Based on the strategies, ideas, and help she utilized in providing continuous care, Ellen has provided carers with practical suggestions to consider and use, if appropriate. She talks about losses and gains, about what she learned as a consequence of her experiences, about grief and adjusting to life after the death of the dementia sufferer, and particularly about caring for your own health and well-being so that you become a better carer.

It is hoped that others in a similar position may benefit from her experience.

Caring for someone with dementia can teach you a great deal about life and living, coping and surviving this dreaded disease, and hopefully how to move on eventually when the dementia sufferer dies.

Despre autor

Ellen trained as a primary teacher before spending twenty years as a lecturer in a Teachers’ College. She took an early retirement when her second husband was about to retire at the age of sixty. She cared for him for many years until his death. She has been involved with Alzheimers Australia Victoria as a volunteer for sixteen years educating medical students, talking with carers and also in public speaking. She has spoken at conferences and been involved in the making of three videos about Alzheimers. She also now volunteers as a leader of a health walk and in several roles at her church. She has a strong altruistic desire to help others by passing on the knowledge gained during her personal experience in caring for someone with dementia, as well as sharing the strategies and insights that helped her cope in her demanding caring role over many years. Ellen was sustained also by addressing her spiritual needs.