You Are Not Alone (Even if You Think You Are)

A little book of stories, support, and advice through the journey of dementia care

by Denise Benner

You Are Not Alone (Even if You Think You Are)
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You Are Not Alone (Even if You Think You Are)

A little book of stories, support, and advice through the journey of dementia care

by Denise Benner

Published Mar 26, 2015
87 Pages
Genre: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years



 

Book Details

Find Yourself. Find Comfort. Find You Are Not Alone!

We are living longer. Dementia care is growing. The Alzheimer’s Association states: “In 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care. All caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s - both women and men - face a devastating toll. Due to the physical and emotional burden of caregiving. Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers had $9.3 billion in additional health care costs of their own in 2013. Nearly 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high, and more than one-third report symptoms of depression.” Caregiving can be overwhelming. Tell your story, and you will find another caregiver with a similar story or experience. Know you are not alone in this journey.

 

About the Author

Denise Benner

Denise Benner received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. She has become involved in the dementia community since her parents’ diagnosis nine years ago. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her husband and two dogs. They have two married children and two granddaughters. She is an avid tennis player and loves spending time at the beach.

 

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