Changing Hands Bookstore

Marie Fostino, author of "Alzheimer's: A Caretakers Journal" will be selling and autographing her book at Changing Hands Bookstore on Saturday, October 17, 2009. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk.

Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ
480.730.0205

Saturday, October 17, 2009
9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Visit Marie's website at www.mairefostino.com

Sincerely, Marie Fostino

Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal

Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock & Co., Pub.

HEY EVERY BODY - HELP ME - THANKS

Today an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!

This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer's, I'm participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.

I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It's easy to give online by following the link below.

Thank you in advance for your time and generosity - together, we can help end Alzheimer's!


Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter

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Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock & Co., Pub.

www.mariefostino.com

You will be warmly touched and heavenly inspired:

What happens when our parents dementia turns into Alzheimer's? Some of us listen to what the doctors say and put them in the hands of professionals in a care center for the elderly. Some of us take on the challenge of caring directly for our parents, just as they once took care of us. The care taker inevitably feels lost and alone,

Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journey is a story of tough love. When it was discovered that my father-in-law was not him self, and his mental health was deteriorating we took on the task to take care of him. It was hard to deal with the man he had become. We had to remember that he was now a victim of the disease--that this person was not longer himself anymore. It was a greater challenge than we could have imagined, caring for him to his dying day, but it was also rewarding.

I wanted to write and share this journal in the hope that it might help others who are taking care of, or are considering, caring for their aging parents. I wrote it in a chronological diary format to give a true picture of what it is like to watch a loved one's mental and physical demise. I want them to know that they are not alone. Don't feel that you have failed when you are aggravated, depressed, or angry. These emotions only show that you are human.

If you are a caregiver or plan to be one, do your self a favor and buy this book as a gift. If you know a caregiver who could use a helping hand give this book as a gift. If you are a professional, share copies of this book with your clients. You will be warmly touched and heavenly inspired. Buy this book on the 15 of September, and get nine free bonus gifts. http://mariefostino.com/specialoffer

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
http://www.mariefostino.com/

http://memorywalk2009.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=294345&u=294345-268736349&e=2663971186


HEY GUYS, FOLLOW THE ABOVE LINK TO HELP ME WITH MY FIGHT AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S. I HAVE ENTERED THE ALZHEIMER'S WALK IN PHOENIX,AZ. I AM LOOKING FOR MORE PEOPLE TO WALK WITH ME AND FOR DONATIONS FROM OTHERS. THIS IS FOR MY FATHER-IN-LAW AND OTHERS WHO ARE LIKE HIM. WE NEED TO FIND A CURE FOR THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

There are many good books out there to read on Alzheimer's. The situations are different for everyone involved. I just picked up a book called 36 DAYS APART BY DEBORAH ANN TORNILLO. In this book she lives in Virgina and her parents live in Texas. She starts by telling us about her phone call from her sister in Feb. 2006 stating that on her visits with mom and dad on Sundays, something didn't seem right. She started noticing little things first like the house was a little messier than usual, no food in the refrigerator, and that their appearance was being neglected. This was hard for Deborah to imagine so she boarded a plane to see for herself.

This started a new change of events. She started on her conquest of searching for answers. Thank heavens for the Internet, and all the information she was able to obtain. In her story she watched with each visit how her parents digressed. She took control of their health affairs, finances, and living arrangements. She became the parent, still trying to let them think they were in charge.

She convinced them to move closer to her, so she could take care of them better,by first moving into an apartment in Virgina. After her mom wondered off one evening she found them an Assisted Living Faculty to live in. As the Alzheimer's disease got worse, they had to be moved to a place that was better equipped in taking care of her parents.

As we read this memoir, we can feel the emotions going through Debbie as she is trying to care for her parents. Her dad who is her 'rock' had a stroke first. His health failed him and with her assurance that mom would be taken care of he went on to be with the Lord. Than 36 days later, her mom followed him. But her mom was able to look at Debbie and say I LOVE YOU, before she passed on.

There are so many different books out there with so many different stories. If you are going through this situation, and have your loved one in a nursing faculty, you may want to read this book and get some in site from Debbie.

Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seabord Press An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

Good evening,
I want to share with you a wonderful person that I have come to know. Her name is Rev. Jamie Saloff. She is a Cancer survivor, an author, hosts workshops, and organizes conferences with the intention of helping others improve their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Her book is called Transformational Healing. Her website is http://www.icantransform.com/ . She also has an authors visibility website called The Polka Dot Banner. She has written a real nice review about my book. She wrote, THE THING I FELT ABOUT THE BOOK WAS THAT IT SEEMED TO OFFER A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON SOMETHING THAT SEEMINGLY HAD NOTHING POSITIVE TO OFFER. SOME OF THE SITUATIONS WERE GUT WRENCHING, AND YET, YOU NOT ONLY CAME THROUGH THEM, BUT HAVE NOW BECAME AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS WHO ARE GOING THROUGH IT NOW. THAT'S A VERY GOOD THING. Thank you for those kind words Jamie. She is going to put my book on her Polka Dot Banner starting Monday August 24. So if you get a chance go to her link http://www.polkadotbanner.com/ and find my book and hit it. The top hit profile each month wins a featured author position.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
http://www.mariefostino.com/

Stage 3
This is the hardest stage for the caregiver. The loved one affected with Alzheimer's is likely to experience increased loss of mobility, lack of coordination, decreased appetite, and will need help in bathing, dressing and using the bathroom. It is real sad to see your loved one this way, but you will have to have patience as you help them with their daily activities. They will not know you at all, and that is very heart breaking. You need to focus on what abilities they still can do and watch how you talk and respond to them. Just like a child, when you are crabby they will be also They are dying and even though you may be upset with the idea of their death, you need to keep a positive outlook so that you demeanor doesn't show them you are upset. You need to touch them with affectionate ways, and continue to tell them that you love them. You will be giving them comfort and they really need it.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
An Imprint of James A Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com