New Book For Alzheimer’s Caregivers by Caregivers – Richmond, VA

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be interested in a new book, “Seasons of Caring: Meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers.” The book has contributions of more than 140 stories and meditations on caring for Alzheimer’s patients. According to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, more than 5 million people in the country have Alzheimer’s, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. About 500,000 people die each year from it. “My mother died of vascular dementia in 1966,” Rev. Morgan said. His sister died from the disease three years ago. Vascular dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, is a decline in thinking skills that occurs when blood flow from the brain is blocked or reduced, depriving cells of oxygen and nutrients. It is considered the second most common cause of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease. Speaking from experience as a caregiver, Rev.
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