"Betty and Bernie Weiss are soldiers in the battle against Alzheimer's disease. Betty is an innovative caregiver who found unique solutions as she tried in every way to maintain Bernie's function and dignity as he was ravaged by Alzheimer's disease.

In this book she offers other caregivers the benefit of her experience. She provides practical everyday advice to meet the thirty-six hour per day challenges that confront the Alzheimer's disease caregiver.

Uniquely she addresses the psychological state of the caregiver (guilt, martyrdom, happiness, elation) as well as giving advice on diverse issues ranging from driving to personal care. The Alzheimer's disease caregiver will find that reading this volume is more than worth the investment of their precious personal time."

Jeffrey L. Cummings, M.D.
Director, UCLA Alzheimer's Disease Center
The Augustus S. Rose Professor of Neurology
Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA



"Who better to describe the emotional, physical and financial demands Alzheimer's creates on the family, than the person who so lovingly cared for her partner through it all. Betty Weiss has paved her own way in caring for her husband. She has been there and done that.

And for anyone currently dealing with the stress of caring for an Alzheimer's patient, or for any family who has just found out a loved one is diagnosed, this book is a must have guide to what you are REALLY about to experience.

Betty is a treasure to all of us dealing with and caring for this disease."

Drew Griffin
Anchor and Investigative Reporter for CBS2 Los Angeles



"Betty Weiss, the author of this book, has personally traveled the tragic road experienced by all caregivers in the care of their loved ones who suffer the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.

The information she presents will make it easier for caregivers to carry out their difficult activities since early caregivers have no knowledge as to the burdens that lie ahead in the management of an Alzheimer patient.

Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia in the United States with the incidence of the disease increasing each year as our population enlarges in number and increases in age. This book is going to prove invaluable to the ever increasing number of Alzheimer patients and their caregivers.

It is fortunate that Mrs. Weiss has taken the time and effort to give detailed information in her book to individuals who are about to encounter the hardships relating to Alzheimer's disease. We thank her for this, and many people now and in the future will be grateful."

Harry S. Goldsmith, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Surgery
University of Nevada School of Medicine



"Having gone through the experience of caring for my father who had Alzheimer's Disease, I fully appreciate the importance and significance of this book. I only wish I had been able to consult it at that time, and I strongly recommend this valuable addition to the lay literature on Dementia to anyone who potentially is a care giver for a loved one with this family of afflictions."

Dr. Donald A. Seligman
UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles CA



"Betty Weiss is one of the most caring people I have ever met, and has done so much research regarding her loved one. In the past 25 years of my working with Alzheimer's residents, I have yet to meet someone like her."

Linda D. Wesley
Business Office Manager & Administrative Assistant
Country Villa Mar Vista Nursing Center
Los Angeles CA



"The most important thing a family member can do for their family member who has Alzheimer's is to acquire as much information as they can about Alzheimer's. The better informed you are, the better you can handle the road ahead of you.

A book such as this will help you know what to do for yourself, which is just as important, if not more so, than knowing what to do for your family member. This book will guide you through one of the most difficult times you will ever know.

This book tells you everything you need to know to be prepared ahead of time and not wait until the last minute. Getting the right information early and following through with it, will help you more than you know."

Kathleen Phillips, M.A.
Director
South Bay Adult Care Center



"This book takes one on the ultimate journey through the maze of the Alzheimer's problem. Betty Weiss became one with her talented husband, Bernie, to aid and help him through this trying journey. She used her resources and passion to give us an account that will help all the victims and families understand."

Diane Baker
Actor/Producer

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