Winner of the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards in Family Issues

 

 

 

Praise for Loving Gordon

“What’s the life of a family caregiver like? Only a person who has experienced the highs and many lows of being in that role can truly describe that experience. Ruth honestly shares her life and that of her husband in the long and difficult journey of living with dementia and being a family caregiver. As I was reading the very personal account of Ruth's story, I felt like I was right there with her. She makes the challenges of this caregiving journey come alive."
—Sharon Lewis, RN, PhD, FAAN, President and Developer, Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers

"A tribute to a touching love story, Loving Gordon gives us an authentic look inside the heart of dementia. This caregiver’s narrative dives deep into the realities of how dementia affects the mind, body, and spirit of the patient, but even more so, how it impacts the people they love. Just when you wonder how one can survive such loss, Ruth Pollard will answer this question and bring you far beyond it, with the realization that love can transcend any illness or circumstance."
—Chloe Rachel Gallaway, Author, The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness

"Ruth Pollard’s beautifully written book describes the challenges of those caring for a spouse with dementia. She shows the humanity and maturity they need to succeed in this role. She also shares how she managed her husband’s care by seeking education, support, and help. Most importantly, she helps readers understand that life’s most difficult experiences can deepen the soul of those who can love others. As a friend of Ruth’s and a former caregiver for a spouse with dementia, I was always inspired by her."
—Jan Kilby, Writing Consultant and Freelance Writer

Synopsis

WHEN HER HUSBAND, GORDON, was diagnosed first with Alzheimer’s dementia and later Lewy body dementia, Ruth and Gordon Pollard faced the challenge of their lifetime. Aiming to keep him at home as long as possible while knowing a memory care facility might be an eventual reality, Ruth educated herself about every aspect of the disease, attending seminars and reading stacks of books. She embraced support from family, friends and neighbors and joined a support group. And most importantly she asked for help, for this journey cannot be completed on one’s own.

Along the way, Ruth found wisdom in the words and actions of professional caregivers as well as her dearest loved ones. Surprisingly, help also came from complete strangers in the form of encouragement and understanding. The journal she kept for several years now supports and inspires caregivers and their family members through their walk with dementia, one of life’s most arduous, tender and compassionate journeys.

 

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