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More than three years in the making, this book changes everything for Alzheimers couples and caregivers. When her husband, Mike, was diagnosed with Alzheimers, Rosalys Peel made a deal with him. Together, they vowed that they would manage Alzheimers in their own home and go right on living life as normally as possible for as long as possible. Over the next ten years they found new ways to defy and surpass virtually all the typical Alzheimers statistics. Despite Mikes illness they pursued their dreams, traveled the world, helped raise their granddaughter, maintained their romance, kept Mike on his feet, and found new ways to communicate with their friends, family, and each other. They also saved countless thousands of dollars by doing it in the familiar surroundings of their own home.
About the Author
When her husband Mike was stricken with Alzheimer's, Rosalys searched the bookshelves for a "couple's guide" that would show couples how to deal with Mike's illness together at home. Unable to find that book, she came back after her husband's death from Alzheimer's to write it herself. Mike & Me draws on ten years of her journal notes along with her unique background in birth and family education. Rosalys Peel is a Registered Nurse, a Lamaze-certifed childbirth educator, and a Gotman-certifed couples' relationship facilitator. For over 30 years she has been a respected voice in the childbirth education movement. She currently teaches classes at Swedish Medical Center in Seatle and has been a featured guest on NPR and The Today Show. Rosalys lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, near her children and grand children, just a brief ferry ride from Seattle. She remains a tireless teacher, writer and speaker, and a caring advocate for Alzheimer's couples everywhere.
