Dementia, a word we all think we understand, or do we?
In the old days, we called it senility. Some call it forgetfulness, old folks’ brain, chemo brain, or now Covid brain.
There are so many labels we use to explain our forgetting, deteriorating thought process, and so many ways we hide the very same, mainly to keep from being embarrassed that we just don’t remember. Because of this hiding process, many of US and THEM; parents, sisters, brothers, friends, co-workers, do not get diagnosed. We get into serious troubles, because, we will do anything not to let anyone know we don’t remember how to pay for gas; pay a bill; what to do when we get in the shower; how to tie our shoes; to feed the dog; to turn the stove on; how to get home from a day out or just to get out of the street.
The Thief in the Mirror will enlighten the reader on how Dementia works, what might help to slow the process, what tests might be needed, and what the prognosis could be for you or your loved one.
There are currently over 55 million known cases worldwide living with dementia who have been diagnosed, with hugely increased numbers that are not diagnosed. The number of people affected is set to rise to 139 million by 2050, and someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia every 3 seconds.
If you, a loved one, a neighbor, any form of medical student, or anyone who likes to learn new things, this book is for you as we dive into the mind of the one with dementia symptoms, the family, and the medical staff, as we learn how to navigate this very intricate brain misfire. You’ll be glad you have this information to share with ones you love, ones you are caring for, or even yourself, as people with dementia and their caregivers feel irrelevant, socially isolated, unseen, and misunderstood.