Marian Tally Simmons Brown

Grandma Has Alzheimer's but It's Ok Marian Tally Simmons Brown

A witty, humorous, and emotionally charged chronicle of a grandmother's journey into Alzheimer's and of her daughter's commitment to keep her in the family home. Narrated by the granddaughter in a 'down home' style, this real life story is set against the back drop of family ties, southern cultural heritage, and adult coming of age experiences. After nine years into grandma's journey, both grandmother and her family had experienced equally challenging transformations. One, the loss of self; the other, a more active faith in the power of God to enable them to triumph over their pain. Ultimately, the family learns how the personality of a loved one can shine through a devastating clinical diagnosis and empower the family to become stronger as an emotionally supportive unit.