Understanding Alzheimer's: When Memory Changes, Love Remains

By Tammi Snowman

When memory changes, love remains. Understanding Alzheimer's is a compassionate, easy-to-understand guide for individuals, families, and caregivers facing the realities of Alzheimer's disease. Author Tammi Snowman writes from a deeply personal perspective. Alzheimer's is not simply a subject she chose to research-her mother, Star Snowman, is living with Alzheimer's, and Tammi has seen firsthand how the disease can affect not only the person diagnosed, but the entire family. Throughout 44 informative chapters, this book explores memory loss, communication difficulties, confusion, repetitive behaviors, agitation and aggression, wandering, sleep changes, eating and drinking, medication safety, personal care, maintaining independence, caregiver burnout, planning for the future, later-stage Alzheimer's, palliative care, hospice, and much more. Readers will find practical guidance for understanding behaviors, responding with compassion, recognizing possible safety concerns, communicating more effectively, and preserving dignity as abilities change. Tammi also shares the emotional side of Alzheimer's-the changing roles within a family, the grief caregivers may experience, and the importance of continuing to see the person behind the diagnosis. The book concludes with a special photographic tribute celebrating the life of Tammi's mother, Star, reminding readers that a diagnosis can never erase a lifetime of love, family, memories, and experiences. Whether you are a daughter, son, grandchild, spouse, friend, or caregiver, Understanding Alzheimer's was written to help you feel more informed and prepared as you walk this difficult journey with someone you love. Alzheimer's may change memories, but it can never erase the love behind them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HLVCK66F
• ISBN13: 9798177968377
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"