Most of the account was written during my sleep deprivation period...I did need to go back and correct misspellings. Thanks for the great feedback!..Paula

Incredible, Paula! Your survival skills seem to be in your genetic make-up! You never gave up hope, as painful as everything had to have been!

Hugs to you, Paul! Petra :))

I couldn't stop reading Lewy vs Al. An excrutiating and painful look at Alzheimer's; expressed poignantly and sensitivity.

My father has Alzheimer's, so can relate to much of what the caregiver goes through. My father is in the early stages and hasn't strayed or shown aggression, but I've been forewarned!

I offer my love and blessings, Paula. Your ability to maintain your husband's dignity until the end is triumphant!

A wonderful account! It has my vote!

Good luck, Paula! Petra :))

thank you...Paula

I think you are one of the bravest woman I have had the pleasure of meeting. I enjoyed your book.

I only got about halfway through this, and I found the concept interesting. I will come back to compare the two conditions later. What I did read was interesting.

I have experienced the premature baby episode too - 44 years yesterday my first son was born and was 5 pounds - today that would not be a big deal but 44 years ago proper care for an early baby was not readily available. My son had pneumonia 6 times before the age of two. The first time he was hospitalized and after that I recognized the signs and was able to stop the progression. After that he never got sick. He still sleeps tho' only 4 hours at a stretch - some early conditioning I guess never leaves...Paula

You are one very brave woman. My Dad was a victim of Alzheimer. He died in February of 2009. I could clearly recognize the experience. They can be brutally aggrasive one moment, and gentle and caring the next, and you never know where their spirit dwells until they act it out.

Thank you very much for this brave personal account and for all the research you've obviously done. Thank you!

Carmen

I like the straightforward manner with which you write, and your honesty. This simple recounting of what has happened to you both is written from the heart, and so we feel it too. The photo of you both - so young and happy - adds a real poignancy to the story.
I expect people ask you how you manage to keep going. From my own experience of having a very premature child there isn't any option - you just get on with it. I'm sure though that writing this book has helped you enormously and it will also be an inspiration to your children and grandchildren. Thank you for allowing us to share your experience with you.

I find to be echoing other's opinions quite a bit. I agree 100 % with Joe. Your spirit and strength shine through here. Your love for you husband is sooooo apparent.
This is not only a very good account of your life...it is also a very informational book, that discusses so many of the different aspects of the various diseases and disorders you and your husband have been coping with. People could learn a lot from what you've already experimented with.(AND...medications are scary).
As a friend and comrad...I'm wishing you the best of everything, and hope peace finally decides to settle in with you and your Hubby.
Very good job (love the pictures too...perfect touch :).