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Mental health is a very important topic for me, as I’ve been through it myself and I want to help others to overcome their anxieties and depression. For many people, it’s a very hard topic to talk about, and many people find it embarrassing. I know this because I was one of those people who did not like talking about it. I was afraid people will think I’m weak. If only I knew talking about it to someone will help me more than I can ever imagine.

Did you know that there are five million people in the US living with Alzheimer's and by 2050, there are projected to be 14 million? Spreading awareness of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is desperately needed. There are many more people with these diseases than other diseases that get much more money approved for research from the government or from donations. This book was written to bring better awareness that people with dementia matter. Plus, the self-sacrificing hardworking caregivers who take care of spouses also matter.

The silver flash of airplane wings just above the treetops caught her eye. At the same time, her ears were assaulted by the shriek of high-powered jet engines. The creatures, flying in pairs, soon disappeared from sight. The little five year- old girl ran in delight and excitement into the farm house. “Granny, Granny! I just saw two airplanes. They are so beautiful. I could even see the pilot’s face as he turned. I want to fly! Can I Granny? Can I?”

In this book, we will put together four things: bipolar disorder, triggers, boundaries, and road blocks. These things intertwine to make complex issues. Remember, we are not bipolar - we have bipolar disorder. It is not who we are, it is something we have. Through the proper steps, we can get through the people, places, and things that trigger us. We can set boundaries to protect ourselves. In extreme cases, we can even set up a roadblock.

You are told that the only way to fix the numbers is to take prescription medications, and you exhaust “Dr. Google” in an effort to find ways around taking those meds. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all way to understanding your blood test results. You are unique. Yes, healthy nutrition and exercise are essential, and medications may be necessary. However, there are so many things to take into consideration first when nothing about your health is cookie-cutter.

The eleven stories in this Gaskell collection illustrate the author’s mastery in capturing the innate drama that is present even in the most mundane situations.

"There is no set of “directions” for caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia disorder. Each caregiving journey is unique, and will be in a constant state of change as the disease progresses. However, having a start point in preparing for and going along this journey helps to create a lasting partnership with the person you care for, the care team you build along the way, and may come to rely upon throughout the caregiving journey.