Why Do You Think I Call You Mama? A Journey Through Dementia

When her own mother does not recognize her, a daughter is faced with the reality of how dementia has stolen her mother’s mind. Deborah Keys offers readers her intensely personal journal entries of caring for her…

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When her own mother does not recognize her, a daughter is faced with the reality of how dementia has stolen her mother’s mind. Deborah Keys offers readers her intensely personal journal entries of caring for her mother on a daily basis. With honesty that’s intimate, raw, and often humorous, Keys shares nitty-gritty trials and triumphs, provides tips for caregivers, while also highlighting a common journey where loved ones can find solace, community, and ultimately peace. Those whose loved ones have descended into dementia, or who care for them, will find understanding, hope, and help in this one woman’s story.

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About the Author

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Deborah Keys is a retired junior high teacher who became a full time caregiver for her mother who was diagnosed with dementia.  She wants to encourage, inspire, and provide comic relief to caregivers and wants anyone (especially caregivers and families) who reads this book to feel emotionally validated and comforted and hopes you find useful the tips and tactics she offers.  In her leisure time, Deborah enjoys cooking, reading, playing the piano, entertaining, and traveling.  She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a BA in education and now resides in Texas near her family. 

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