Priscilla Ronan

Be Nice to Your Mother Priscilla Ronan

When her father was dying, his last words to Priscilla Ronan were "Be nice to your mother. Take care of her when I am gone." And she did. - It wasn't always easy. Daughters often have fraught relationships with their mothers, but Anne was always a little peculiar, a bit of a challenge. Her Alzheimer's diagnosis-after years of odd behavior-brought all of this into stark relief. Not to mention surprising family secrets. - Ronan shares her personal journey of finding peace, love, and forgiveness with her mother, told in a delightful, relatable voice, with empathy-and even humor. Also included is practical advice, such as: - Handling a typical caregiving day - 10 tips for caretakers - Alzheimer's conversation guide - How to preserve your emotional energy - Learning how to deal as the bonds of support and dependency change - Be Nice to Your Mother is a compassionate and caring guide for anyone dealing with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.