Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's the Story of Pearl
Author tells of her personal experience 'Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's'
Patricia M. McClure shares warning signs, early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
CHICAGO - It took author Patricia M. McClure 10 years after watching her mother succumb to Alzheimer's disease before she finally felt ready to share her mother's story. In her new book, "Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's" (published by WestBow Press), McClure share's her experience as her mother's caregiver while helping readers learn how to identify the stages of Alzheimer's.
"My mom was my role model and hero," McClure says. "I watched my hero fall prey to the grueling stages of Alzheimer's. This book will allow the reader to garner some practical standpoints from a family member's perspective."
From a caregiver's perspective, McClure acquaints readers with the warning signs and characteristics associated with each stage of Alzheimer's. She explains the effect the disease can have on the individual, the caregiver and relationships within the family system.
McClure's story shows how the family system is impacted when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. From personal experience, she says family members must come together selflessly, patiently and lovingly to care for the needs of the individual, regardless of the family dynamic or any societal issues that may challenge their resolve.
"Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's"
By Patricia M. McClure
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781512707236
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781512707212
E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9781512707229
Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Westbow Press
About the Author
Patricia M. McClure has been in the health care industry for more than 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, an MBA and a master's degree in public administration with a concentration in health care administration. She is currently an executive team member at a health care corporation owned by a Fortune 500 company. She is an adjunct college professor and a formal actress. She is a mother and happily married to pastor and Sound Doctrine radio host Eric H. Chessier.