A Bracebridge woman has released her first book outlining the hope and struggle in caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Dementia.
Dear Braveheart – a Caregiver’s Loving Journey through Alzheimer’s Dementia is by Sheridan Rondeau, in honour of her late husband.
It contains personal letters that share the anguish of caring for a loved one whose personal motor, mental and management abilities are impacted by this terminal illness.
For Rondeau, being able to share experiences and learn how other people managed was essential. “The Alzheimer’s society support group was an anchor for all of us,” she says, adding that the care the group put into the seminars and workshops proved invaluable. A proud member of the Baysville Writing Group since 2015, Rondeau has been working on her memoir for years. After the death of her husband, who is the subject of Dear Braveheart, Rondeau felt bereft of everything. “It’s a hard circumstance to grow through, especially socially,” the writer says.
