Book details

  • Genre:body, mind & spirit
  • Sub-genre:Healing / Prayer & Spiritual
  • Language:English
  • Pages:100
  • Paperback ISBN:9798234135933

My Journey with Alzheimer's Disease (JAD)

It's Not Just About Aging, Early Detection Matters.

By Beverly Hicks

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Overview

When retired nurse Beverly Hicks received a diagnosis of early -stage Alzheimer's disease, she faced a mountain of fear, but through unwavering Christian faith her own "BUT GOD" history reminded her that this diagnosis was not the end of her story- it was the beginning of a profound spiritual ministry. Written to be short, fast, and high-impact, "My Journey with Alzheimer's disease" (JAD) pulls back the curtain on the raw realities of being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment "due to" early stages AD. This book guides readers through every step of the process--from the early stages of my JAD and my private emotional hurdle, all the way to receiving the IV infusion at Emory Brain Health Center, This is not a tragedy; it is a beautifully transparent roadmap of hope, victory and divine inspiration. Whether you are noticing cognitive changes or walking a loved one home, you are not alone. Open these pages, embrace the interactive journal spaces, and discover how God transforms brokenness into a beautiful awakening, because even when the road is bumpy....there's always a "BUT GOD" on the way.
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Description

When retired nurse Beverly Hicks received a diagnosis of early -stage Alzheimer's disease, she faced a mountain of fear, but through unwavering Christian faith her own "BUT GOD" history reminded her that this diagnosis was not the end of her story- it was the beginning of a profound spiritual ministry. Written to be short, fast, and high-impact, "My Journey with Alzheimer's disease" (JAD) pulls back the curtain on the raw realities of being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment "due to" early stages AD. This book guides readers through every step of the process--from the early stages of my JAD and my private emotional hurdle, all the way to receiving IV infusion at Emory Brain Health Center, This is not a tragedy; it is a beautifully transparent roadmap of hope, victory and divine inspiration. Whether you are noticing cognitive changes or walking a loved one home, you are not alone. Open these pages, embrace the interactive journal spaces, and discover how God transforms brokenness into a beautiful awakening, because even when the road is bumpy....there's always a "BUT GOD" on the way.
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About The Author

Beverly W. Hicks is a proud mother of 2 sons, a doting BeMa to six grandchildren, a retired nurse and dedicated advocate for early awareness and early detection of Alzheimer's Disease. Following her own diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment due to early stages of Alzheimer's Disease, she turned her journey with AD (JAD) into a powerful and much needed mission. As a recently completing a Certified Dementia Therapy Course and founder of TIPS, Inc (Teaching, Inspiring and Praying Sisters, Inc) she has dedicated much of her time and energy trying to shatter the stigmas surrounding memory loss. Her mission and goal is to spread the importance of early detection and awareness. By doing so, she is offering an unyielding roadmap of hope not just for families navigating this journey, but also for individuals experiencing cognitive episodes and wondering if it's a normal part of aging or a need to get checked by a specialist before it's to far gone. "Early Detection Does matter"
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