God, Mom, Alzheimer's, and Me ©

A note from Linda:

My mother was diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer type in April of 2004, and I became her caregiver. Throughout the adventures that followed, we have found to our blessing that God’s grace truly is sufficient for every need.  If someone you love suffers from dementia, this site is dedicated to you with love and a prayer that you will be encouraged and blessed.  My mother and I offer to you these vignettes from our lives with a prayer that you will share the encouragement and hope that we have received from our blessed Lord.

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To see a PowerPoint used with my book talks including a summary of the steps we took when Mom was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, click HERE.  

Spiritual and Emotional Support for Caregivers

My Mom Has Alzheimer's: Inspiration and Help for Caregivers, was released September 30, 2009 by Bridge-Logos

About the Book:

Author Linda Born shows how difficult it was to make the transition from a mother/daughter relationship to the more complicated caregiver/patient relationship.  By way of 100 inpsirational readings, the book provides solid, scriptural help for caregivers. 

Practical caregiving helps are scattered throughout the book, which concludes with a  section that addresses such issues as respite care, legal counsel, and choices in long-term care.  This practical book will help the reader find strength, hope, and help in the midst of trying circumstances.

To order an author-signed copy of My Mom Has Alzheimer's: Inspiration and Help for Caregivers, click HERE.  

You can also order the book from Amazon.com or from Christianbook.com

Caregiving Challenges

After the need for respite care is understood and even when legal and financial aspects of caregiving have been addressed, caregivers must contend with the emotional and spiritual burdens that remain.  The purpose of this site is to provide Christ centered and Holy Spirit directed guidance for the turmoil of grief, resentment, guilt, and joy that weave together to form the fabric of a caregiver’s days.

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