Two Twists of Fate

One Wonderful and the other Devastating

By: Donald Gibson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

"WHAT DO I DO NOW"? Is this a question you asked yourself after realizing you had become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with a neurological disease? This moment can be extremely stressful and daunting. I know what you are experiencing because for five years I was the caregiver for a loved one as she battled Lewy Body Dementia.
My book can help you answer the above question by:

• Giving you an awareness and better understanding of neurological diseases and their effects on the patient.
• Provide you with knowledge of the medical tests and exams used in establishing a definitive diagnosis.
• Helping you cope with the gradual relentless progression of the dementia disease.
• Providing methods of managing the disease through exercise, diet, and medication.
• Finding and establishing the much-needed assistance from doctors, home nursing assistance, 24/7 care when necessary, and with what will become a "Medication "Merry-go-round".

The Book: Two Twists of Fate One Wonderful and the other Devastating was awarded the "Book of the Month" for June of 2022 by Zebra Press of Northern Virginia with a 5-stripe rating.

My "What do I do now" came as the result of Two Twists of Fate One Wonderful and the other Devastating.

First: "wonderful Twist of Fate" - Two People move separately to a retirement community meet each other and become a couple. For ten years they experience the "Happy Days" of retirement life.
Second: "Devastating Twist of Fate"- On an ordinary morning Muriel will utter four words, "I don't feel well". It was not a stressful comment, I am sure we have all said those words many times. This time, however, it will forever change our lives.

This book is written as a story, and it is the true story of two individuals who share almost fifteen years of their lives- through "Good Times" as well as "Devastating Times".

• In the first part of this book, you will experience our stories of “Happy Days”. These stories will bring smiles and perhaps also some laughs.
• In the second part of the book, you will ride an emotional roller coaster as Muriel courageously battles a “Devastating Disease”.
• During this journey you will learn as I chronicle the day-by-day effects of this disease on our lives.
• Together they battle the "Horrible Disease" until they could no longer!