Author
Elaine Pereira believes activity, both mental and physical, is a
primary key to delaying the onset of dementia. Pereira has written the
one book on dementia that no one else could write. 'I Will Never Forget
- A Daughter's Story of Her Mother's Arduous and Humorous Journey
Through Dementia' is a dementia memoir that present her mother's story
told from three perspectives - as a daughter, as an occupational
therapist and as a caregiver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elaine Pereira,
Author Of 'I Will Never Forget', Concurs With A Comprehensive Approach
To Help Delay And Manage Dementia
Elaine
Pereira, speaker, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Caregiver and
author of the award-winning dementia memoir, ‘I Will Never Forget’,
promotes a 5 pronged lifestyle approach to help delay the onset of
dementia to manage its effects
[Detroit
MI January 22, 2014] A recent video on CBS Morning featured CBS
News
chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Rudolph Tanzi,
professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the
Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. In
their opinion, clinical trials of medications to treat Alzheimer’s have
failed because they target the early stages when in fact researchers
now know that by the time someone is symptomatic for Alzheimer’s
Disease, they are well past the early stage. Hence the medications
don’t work. Elaine Pereira, author of ‘I Will Never Forget’, a
compelling and unique memoir on dementia, believes that brain healthy
habits, both physical and mental, are of key importance in regards to
delaying the onset and managing the effects of Dementia.
"It
should come as no big surprise," Pereira stated, "that, quoting Dr.
Tanzi, 'What's good for the heart is good for the brain'. The
collective 'we' have known for decades that a diet low in fat and
keeping active physically bode well for cardiac health. It is
true for brain health also. In addition Dr. Tanzi sites being
mentally and socially active and one more key ingredient,
sleep."
"This five-prong lifestyle approach of Exercise, Diet, Social
Interaction, Intellectual Stimulation and Sleep collectively increase
brain synapses and the production of endorphins – or 'internal
morphine' – those awesome analgesic causing peptides that hang out in
our brains."
Elaine Pereira has written the one book on
Dementia that no none else could write. She is a daughter who has lived
the Dementia drama, an occupational therapist who understands the
neurology and an unwavering caregiver. Pereira’s exclusive perspective
has enabled her to produce a one-of-a-kind book about Dementia that
encompasses several uniquely special approaches.
In addition,
while most authors unveil theirs stories chronologically, Pereira’s
memoir unfolds in dynamic and creative time shifts, revealing her
mother’s decline in a “then and now” format, transitioning beautifully
between past and present.
While Dementia is a serious disease
not to be trivialized, Pereira believes there are humorous one-liners
and anecdotes in all of life’s dramas. She blends her mother’s Dementia
induced tragic mishaps, episodes of illogical thinking and agitated
behaviors with tasteful hilarity as well as her ridiculous but funny
remarks. The end result is a book about Dementia that is unlike any
other book on Dementia ever written.
‘I Will Never Forget - A
Daughter's Story of Her Mother's Arduous And Humorous Journey Through
Dementia’ has received numerous, high-level industry awards. These
include:
2013 Honorable Mention Reader's Favorite, Memoirs
2013 Bronze Winner Global EBook Awards, Aging Category
2013 Winner! National Indie Excellence Award, Aging Category
2013 Finalist LuckyCinda Publishing Book Contest
2012 Finalist Best New Non-Fiction USA Book Awards & Hollywood
Book Festival
"So
walk with your friend(s) to a local café for a light lunch," Pereira
concluded, "discuss the latest news worthy topic and at the end of the
day, tuck yourself in for a night of brain refreshing sleep."
Elaine Pereira is available for speaking engagements and media
interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email
at elainep@iwillneverforgetbook.com.
‘I Will Never Forget - A Daughter's Story of Her Mother's Arduous And
Humorous Journey Through Dementia’ is available at Amazon, Barnes and
Noble and other book retailers. More information is available at
Pereira’s website at www.IWillNeverForgetBook.com.
About Elaine
Pereira:
Elaine C. Pereira is a retired school occupational therapist who worked
with special needs children. She earned her bachelor’s degree in
occupational therapy from Wayne State University and later completed
her master’s degree. Pereira and her husband Joseph live in
southeastern Michigan.
Contact:
Elaine C. Pereira, MA OTR/L CDP CDC
Author. Speaker. Certified Dementia Practitioner & Caregiver
elainep@iwillneverforgetbook.com
www.IWillNeverForgetBook.com
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