Different Minds:
Living with Alzheimer Disease
by Lorna Drew and Leo C. Ferrari

Paperback: 112 pages ISBN-10: 0864924437 ISBN-13: 978-0864924438 6.8 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches Price: CDN$14.95 Qty:

Book Description Lorna Drew thought her partner was carrying his absent-minded professor status too far, until, two years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease. Today, Leo Ferrari walks the dog, visits friends, handles most of his own personal care, and even continues to write feature articles for the local newspaper. But Alzheimer disease has altered Leo and Lorna’s relationship forever. A thoughtful memoir and a wide-ranging handbook, Different Minds is an illuminating side-by-side account of life with Alzheimer Disease. Prepared with the assistance of the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, it offers practical advice on everything from reorganizing finances to dealing with emotions. In intimate journal entries, Lorna expresses how hard she finds being both partner and caregiver, while Leo shares knowledge gathered from experience and extensive reading. His vivid descriptions of how a person fighting Alzheimer Disease interprets his strange new world are invaluable to people newly diagnosed with this disease and to their loved ones and caregivers. Featuring a detailed bibliography, a list of useful Web sites and helpful suggestions like making checklists, how to stay active or where to look for support, Different Minds is a unique guide to coping with mutual distress while enjoying life together. About the Author Born in Australia, Leo Ferrari is a retired scientist, philosophy professor and world-renowned authority on St. Augustine. He is the author of numerous scholarly books and concordances, two collections of poetry, and many newspaper features. Following a 20-year career as a nurse, Lorna Drew changed directions and became a writer and lecturer. Both Leo and Lorna have taught at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, where Leo was appointed Professor Emeritus in 1998.