Martha L Garmon
Author/Speaker
The Care and Feeding of Caregivers
There is a lot of information available on how to care for a person with dementia. However, there is another person needing care: the caregiver.Statistics show that 40% of caregivers of dementia patients die of stress related disorders before their caree does. Dr. Garmon interviewed 42 caregivers of people with dementia for her book “I Am Not Alone: Conversations with Care Partners of People with Dementia” and has been caring for her husband with ALS and FTD (frontotemporal degeneration) since he was diagnosed in 2016. Through her personal experience and the writing of her first book, she has found simple and easy ways to support the caregiver. Don’t let dementia take two victims. Learn more about who the caregivers are and what they need. It doesn’t take much to make a big difference.
What people are saying….
“Before I even finished the prologue, I found myself repeating the phrase, ‘That’s my story too!’ So many of the stories resonated with me, especially the statement, ‘life will always be defined as before and after…’ As a caregiver of a spouse whom I met when we were 7 years old, I too have found this journey sad, lonely, and challenging; not knowing where to turn nor how to take care of my spouse, let alone myself…. This book is so good for my needs right now. It will be sent to many friends and family members. Thank you, Martha Garmon, for giving us a voice and telling our stories.”
"This is a must-have for anyone caring for a family member who has dementia or caring for a loved one who is actually the caregiver. A lot of helpful information and answers to frequently asked questions about assisting the patient and/or the caregiver."