Anne Bashkiroff was a pioneer in the fight for Alzheimer's awareness. Her dear husband, Sasha, suffered for nine years with this terrible brain- and soul-damaging illness. Anne was faced with unanswered questions, economic heartaches, and lonely nights of suffering. The consequences of Alzheimer's and the extended burden the disease places on families and caregivers was not fully known in the 1970s. Instead of giving up, Bashkiroff moved to make the world aware of the silent disease. Her strength and dedication led her to help establish the Family Survival Project. In 1979, she testified before First Lady Rosalynn Carter about the needs of caregivers. Bashkiroff turned her inward suffering to outward hope.
Recounts the life of Sasha Bashkiroff, a man stricken with Alzheimer's disease and the crusade of his wife, Anne, who successfully lobbied for legislation to aid the brain-damaged
Authentic, true stories offer timeless lessons about enjoying life. "This book . . . gives us a glimpse into other people's lives and an opportunity to tap into our own life scripts. The touching experience of each individual demonstrates that life is to be celebrated, shared, and cherished."--Irene Watson, author.
Discussing a wide range of projects intended to improve society's ills, this optimistic book identifies a shift in values that could lead to practical, cooperative solutions.
Authentic, true stories offer timeless lessons about enjoying life. "This book . . . gives us a glimpse into other people's lives and an opportunity to tap into our own life scripts. The touching experience of each individual demonstrates that life is to be celebrated, shared, and cherished."--Irene Watson, author.
Authentic, true stories offer timeless lessons about enjoying life. "This book . . . gives us a glimpse into other people's lives and an opportunity to tap into our own life scripts. The touching experience of each individual demonstrates that life is to be celebrated, shared, and cherished."--Irene Watson, author.
Anne Bashkiroff was a pioneer in the fight for Alzheimer's awareness. Her dear husband, Sasha, suffered for nine years with this terrible brain- and soul-damaging illness. Anne was faced with unanswered questions, economic heartaches, and lonely nights of suffering. The consequences of Alzheimer's and the extended burden the disease places on families and caregivers was not fully known in the 1970s. Instead of giving up, Bashkiroff moved to make the world aware of the silent disease. Her strength and dedication led her to help establish the Family Survival Project. In 1979, she testified before First Lady Rosalynn Carter about the needs of caregivers. Bashkiroff turned her inward suffering to outward hope.
Discussing a wide range of projects intended to improve society's ills, this optimistic book identifies a shift in values that could lead to practical, cooperative solutions.
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