I had the privilege of taking a cute 67 yr old female. She was a small women, maybe only 70 pounds. Skin like tissue paper, so we had to handle her very carefully so that her skin would not tear. Her mind was there. She knew what was going on. But her body wouldn't let her live anymore like she wanted to . The hard and scary part of life is not knowing if you are going to have your mind at 67 or if Alzheimer's is going to take it away. If you have a family member, or know of someone who has a loved one and is going through Alzheimer's please let them read my book. I think it will give a great insight on what to expect and how everyone is so different. Not only the patient with Alzheimer's but the caretaker. What makes the world so unique is that we are all made different. Some of us were made to be caretakers and some of us were made for other things. Remember that. If you look up Alzheimer's Weekly this week the saying is: LOVE GROWS BY GIVING! THE LOVE WE GIVE IS THE ONLY LOVE WE KEEP. Don't forget to pray.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

I hope that I am helping any one who is reading this. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease, and misunderstood by many. I understand how lonely you feel, when no one wants to come around anymore. I understand the frustration you feel, when you lose your temper, or get angry. I understand how sorry you feel, because you are human, and we all make mistakes. I hope that my book can help you, and let you see the changes that come around as the Alzheimer's Disease gets worse. I hope you can see how important it is to get respite care, and that if you don't take care of your self, you can not take care of your loved one. I want to make it important that you take the MOMENTS you get with your loved one, the ones that make you smile, and keep them inside your heart, and when Sundowners comes around, and they are hard to get along with, you can pull out that wonderful moment you had earlier, and dwell on that instead. Alzheimer's Weekly has a wonderful saying this week. MOST OF US HAVE MUCH MORE COURAGE THAN WE EVER DREAMED WE POSSESSED. Remember to pray, and look for a good thing each and every day.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

Hello,
Sorry I have not been on here lately. First came Christmas and I had 4 of my kids and my 5 grandkids here on Christmas Day, and the weekend after my son came down, so all my kids with their mates and kids were here. It was noisey, and messy, and loud, and FUN! I hated to see the kids leave, and the holiday to end.
Well now this year is a new adventure for us. We just found out that my son has cancer. CANCER is a scary word to me. It is strange I know, but I am not real worried because I know God is in charge. We were not made to last here on earth for ever. In this life we are to prepare for eternity. We are to practice here on earth what we are suppose to do in eternity. We have to remember that the reason God is more interested in your character than your comfort. God is more interested in making your life Holy than your life Happy. The goal is to grow in Character of Christ likeness.
So please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. And remember that no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for.
Love,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock @ Co., Pub.
http://www.mariefostino.com/