A Walk in the Dark: A Personal Account of the Alzheimer's Journey

By C. L. LaBuda
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About the Author

The author resides in Ohio with her husband, and was fortunate to be able to retire from her profession in order to complete the actual walk with her father. The actual walk for C. L. LaBuda took about five years. Upon completion of that journey, she set out on a new quest, from caregiver to advocate. After doing some research into various aspects of support organizations, she settled into a position on the board of a local Alzheimer’s Network, hosting events and leading caregiver support groups in three cities.  It was not until several years later that “A Walk in the Dark” became an idea. Because, what better way to prepare someone for a journey, than to give them a book which details the path and the challenges they face? She continues to volunteer to this day with the hope of making the journeys of others easier.

Published: 2024
Page Count: 212

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Sylvia F.
A Walk in the Dark

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the ugliest, most life-robbing, and demanding diseases out there !!
I’ve dealt with Alzheimer's first hand; my mother was diagnosed with late onset Alzheimer's and it turned her world and mine into chaos. You do not want to wish this disease on your worst enemy.
But - as they say “ it is what it is” - and it truly is a journey into a dark and scary world…. You do not want to walk it alone.
It was a absolute godsend and blessing when I meet and dealt with Cindy LaBuda first hand at a local Alzheimer Network support group. I know, in my heart and soul, that without my faith, Cindy's extensive expertise and the support groups’ “helping hands”, my “walk in the dark” would have been unbearably worse…. dealing with this disease, alone, is a caregivers worst nightmare.
The book “A Walk in the Dark- A personal account of the Alzheimer’s journey" is Cindy’s “been there - done that” selfless, personal dedication and devotion and the countless daily struggles she faced with her father’s Alzheimer's…. many of the same struggles you, as the caregiver, will face.
The Alzheimer's journey is not by any means easy - for your loved one or for you- it downright sucks; but having friends that listen, support groups & references like Cindy’s book ”A Walk in the Dark” can enable you to cope with the daily unknowns, let you know you’re not alone, and help you keep your chin up.
Godspeed to Cindy – Thank you for your book…it will certainly give insight and help to those who have to deal with Alzheimer’s … Sylvia F.