This book is the story of the author's mother as she succumbs to Alzheimer's disease over an eight year period. Readers will learn about therapeutic techniques, adaptations and behavioral interventions to promote function and quality of life. Extensive resources and medical, legal and care-giving information provide survival tools. The target audience is friends and family of an Alzheimer's disease victim and readers who enjoy a compelling memoir. Foreword by Lela Knox Shanks,author of "Your Name is Hughes Hannibal Shanks: A Caregivers Guide to Alzheimers" . Visit the author at: Barbarasmithoccupationaltherapist.com Other books by Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L include- "The Recycling Occupational Therapist" (published by Pro-Ed, Inc.) and From Rattles to Writing: A Parent’s Guide to Hand Skills (published by Therapro, Inc.). Visit The Recycling Occupational Therapist on Facebook!