About Alzheimer's Wife
When Jensen's husband of nearly fifty years was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, her whole life changed. In the years that followed, her role changed from mutual partner to primary caregiver.
In Alzheimer's Wife, follow her journey through a process of loss and suffering. Watch someone who had been such a part of her life slowly fade into a shell of what they once were. Experience a vibrant and loving relationship stretched to the breaking point, due to the deteriorating effects of this disease. Feel her life falling apart, and how she lost her own identity and meaning.
But despite the hurt, loss and painful endurance, Jensen came through to the other side. She emerged from despair to acceptance, with a deeper understanding of herself, and appreciation of the world around her. Finally Jensen came to a place of resilience and found a new life on this journey.
This book is just one person's story, but the intention is to offer understanding, sympathy and encouragement. It is for all who feel alone as the caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's.
If you are walking through this process, or know someone who is, then this book is for you.
