Remembery

"e;Remembery"e; is part self-help and part memoir. As a clinical neuropsychologist working with patients with various forms of dementia and their families, Elizabeth Geary started "e;Remembery"e; to educate patients and their loved ones about the process of cognitive aging. This book explains the procedures involved in a neuropsychological evaluation to help others understand how the process contributes to the diagnosis and treatment of age-related brain diseases. "e;Remembery"e; aims to serve as a guidebook to help one navigate through some of the issues which may face patients with dementia and their loved ones. Through humor, information gleaned from the author's clinical experience, and science, readers will understand that dementia is not a shameful condition to be whispered about, but a diagnosis that needs to be accepted for the health crisis dementia is becoming. By sharing her own story, Elizabeth hopes that people can understand how even the experts might not have all the answers. Despite all that she know about dementia, she was not prepared for how her mother's dementia would interact with age-old family dynamics. She hopes to humanize the experience by sharing her own emotional journey. Ultimately, "e;Remembery"e; shares the message that accepting that the process of living and managing dementia is far from perfect. Knowing that we do the best we can is what makes "e;living with dementia with dignity"e; attainable.