Where Did She Go?
Experiences of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
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Where Did She Go?
Where Did She Go? This is the question being asked by the author of this book – a husband whose wife of over 50 years now has Alzheimer’s disease. Her body is still here --- but where is the person he has known for all these years? Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease --- with no known cure --- and all he can do is stand by and watch her mind go--- and to realize the huge job he has ahead of himself in serving as her caregiver for what may be a number of years. The physical body lives on, while at the same time her ability to communicate is disappearing.
A man likes to “fix things”, but now he is up against something he cannot fix! How does he approach this dilemma? The purpose of this book is to help show the way, and to learn from the many things this husband learned about the caregiving needs that occur each and every day. He gives many insights on helps he received along the way, the process of s hopping for the right assisted living facility, how to communicate with family, and the need to take care of yourself. And, he includes some of the thought lifting wisdom and scriptures that helped him survive mentally and spiritually along the way.
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As Donald Noffsinger watched helplessly as his beloved wife of more than fifty years slowly declined—both mentally and physically—he realized the enormous task in front of him. For a man who enjoyed fixing things in all aspects of his life, now he was up against something he could not repair—Alzheimer’s disease. In Where Did She Go?, Donald combines his touching personal story with practical advice that reveals what it is really like to be a full-time caregiver while providing step-by-step guidance for others facing the same situation.
As his wife, Birdie’s, dementia symptoms progressed from mild to severe, Donald offers a glimpse into his challenging journey as he learned how to meet her ever-increasing needs, maintain a positive attitude, communicate with family members, accept constant changes, and nurture himself. Included is inspiring wisdom and scriptures that helped Donald survive mentally and spiritually as he faced daily obstacles, sought answers and comfort through prayer, and embraced the joyful moments.
Where Did She Go? reveals a husband’s poignant journey as he learned how to care for his wife as she battled Alzheimer’s disease and—in her own way—showed him that faith, hope, and love never die.
About the Author
Donald A. Noffsinger was an accountant/business manager for major corporations in Ohio, Illinois, California, Indiana, and Michigan. His longest position was as President/CEO of Warner Press, Inc., a church-owned printing and publishing house in Anderson, Indiana. He now lives in Lavallette, New Jersey, with his wife, Lois. This is his third book.