Memories Matter: Understanding emotions and helpful advice for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers

In Dawn Brenniman Wirtz's Memories Matter: A memoir and guide to understanding emotions related to caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia, readers can learn from Dawn's personal experience, tips and tools, to find support and comfort in their own caregiving journeys.

Dawn's story is painful but brings normalization and validation to feelings that arise while slowly losing a loved one to Alzheimer's Disease. Dawn shares specific examples from her journey to demonstrate the devastation of this disease. Dawn reveals why memories throughout our entire lives matter. She shares the term ambiguous grief to describe grieving someone who is still alive. Throughout her painful journey, she also shares ways she has celebrated who her mom was and who she is today. She also emphasizes the importance of caring for yourself, the caregiver, and provides many resources and tools to take with you.

Whether you are a care giver to someone with dementia or simply want to learn more about the disease and its impact, Memories Matter can be that guide for you.