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Phyllis R. Brown Publishes Book Documenting Her Life as Caregiver of Husband with Alzheimer's

1888PressRelease - Through narrative and advice, Phyllis R. Brown delivers hope and inspiration in the newly released edition of her book, Help Me! I'm Slipping, a memoir of her relationship with her husband who fell victim to Alzheimer's disease.

Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA - Phyllis R. Brown just released a new edition of her book, Help Me! I'm Slipping, a memoir of her relationship with her husband who fell victim to Alzheimer's disease.

At its core, this is a love story. Brown started her journey with Bert at 17 and continued on for 65 years, remaining devoted to her soul mate the entire time. As a loving wife and caregiver, Brown recalls the final years of Bert's life and the difficulties that came with them: side effects of various medications, trouble finding the right aides and problems with communication. Even with the difficulties, Brown emphasizes the highlights including visits with family members and friends along with moments of laughter and love. …show more content…
"We tried to enjoy something in each day, to find something to cherish," she writes, whether that meant taking a walk, going down to the cafe for lunch, or just sitting together quietly, enjoying each other's presence. Although battling through her own stress and emotional turmoil under the pressure of taking care of Bert, Brown supported her husband until the very end. She helped Bert maintain his dignity, and live a comfortable, happy
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