Called to Care for Rosemary: Losing my wife and gaining a child of God - Paperback

by Ronald Ferenchak (Author)

Most of us dread the incursion of "Cognitive Decline" into our lives. However, it happens. If our exposure to cognitive decline is through a loved one, we feel the weight of a substantially changed lifestyle and the overwhelming responsibility of fulltime caregiving. "Called to Care for Rosemary" details one couple's struggle through this life changing ordeal and the lessons learned. In the end, you can answer this special call to ministry. This book discusses common errors and the lessons learned from these errors. If you are challenged with the daunting task of full time caregiving, this book is for you! The Author is a senior citizen, happily married and on a lifelong faith journey. In 2013 a convergence of his age, his marriage and his faith culminated when his wife was diagnosed with "mild cognitive decline". The author's journey through his wife's, mild cognitive decline, dementia and finally full blown Alzheimer's inspired him to share what he has learned with others. This book is the good fruit germinated by his journey.