Rusty's War

This is the heart-wrenching story of the author's mother, diagnosed with the fatal brain disorder---Alzheimer's. Together, she, and her eight-year-old dachshund, Rusty, confront the harrowing challenges of this powerful degenerative brain disease, in near total anonymity as they shut themselves off from the outside world. For two long years after diagnosis, they lived in solitude until circumstances dictated a different approach. Even round-the-clock care didn't prevent a horrific incident that nearly cost both mom and dog their lives---the instigator of the incident surprised everyone.

Mom and go eventually move in with her son---it didn't take long before the son realized he was in way over his head---it's ugly, brutal, and costly for both the sufferer and caregiver. Nothing prepares an outsider for a front row seat to a brain disorder that destroys all memories and loss of control of bodily functions.

When she moved in with us, it didn't take long to realize Mom had a different symphony playing in her head, it's rhythm so disjointed, you couldn't understand the melody or lyrics.

Auteur

Author, actor, host, speaker, travel expert, and entrepreneur Michael Gordon Bennett, is founder and CEO of Bennett Global Entertainment (BGE) a media, motion picture, and television production company. His many professional accomplishments include: television and radio news producer, advertising executive, marketer, magazine writer and blogger at the Huffington Post. He's also a film, commercial and television producer. Bennett was appointed to BrandUSA as part of the Travel Promotion Act signed into law by President Barack Obama. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Travel Professionals of Color. He is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a BA in Journalism and an Air Force veteran. To learn more about Michael visit his website: michaelgordonbennett.com Bennett is a much sought after speaker, host, and lecturer. To inquire about possible appearances send an email to contact@michaelgordonbennett.com

Contenu

Author's Note

PROLOGUE

ACT 1

Chapter 1 - Meltdown

Chapter 2 - Retirement

Chapter 3 - Diagnosis

Chapter 4 - Immediate Aftermath

Chapter 5 - Greed's Power

ACT 2

Chapter 6 - First 30 Days

Chapter 7 - Search for Relief

Chapter 8 - Discovery

Chapter 9 - School In Session

ACT 3

Chapter 10 - What Now?

Chapter 11 - The Day Mom Forgot

Chapter 12 - Family

EPILOGUE

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

RESOURCES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR