Alzheimer's is a disease that slowly takes our loved ones away from us as it destroys memory and thinking skills. It’s the most common cause of dementia in older adults and kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The disease can also take a toll on those called upon to provide care, usually family members and friends who contribute countless hours of support. If you are a caregiver or expect to be called on to fill that role, there are significant emotional and financial demands to manage. Mary Moreland is a lawyer by trade, but was also the primary caregiver for her mother who lived with Alzheimer's for over a decade. Mary’s newly released book, The Gap Between Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer's, is part memoir, part practical guide to navigating documentation, finding care, and providing support and advice. She wants to help others by sharing what she wished she had known at the start of her own journey.
