The Sea is Wide A Memoir of Caregiving eBook Rundy Purdy
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When Rundy Purdy was twenty-four he began caring for his grandfather who was sick with Alzheimer's. This started a three year battle against inevitable decline, a journey across confused days and long nights.
With compassion, hope, and a strong dose of gritty realism, The Sea is Wide tells the story of how a grandfather and his grandson crossed the wide sea of Alzheimer's. It is a tale of losses, but even more of things found in spite of what is lost. It is about giving bedtime stories, hugs, and a lot of coffee. It is a story of laughter even in the presence of sadness.
The sea of Alzheimer's is wide, but it can be crossed. In writing that is by turns uplifting and poignant, Rundy shares his journey of perseverance and love.
Louise O'Keefe, PhD, CRNP says, “It is a must-read for those taking care of loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and for those in the medical and nursing profession. I will definitely recommend this book to my patients and nursing students.”
The Sea is Wide A Memoir of Caregiving eBook Rundy Purdy
This book is a very up close and personal look at caregiving by a young man for his Grandfather.I am in the health care field and have had two family members succumb to Alzheimer's, and I cared for both in my home temporarily at different times. I also had a very close friend--a therapist--whose mother had a 12 year battle with the disease.
Purdy had an amazing amount of patience, love, and understanding for his grandfather. He probably figured out some things about the Alzheimer's brain that health providers haven't yet figured out.
This book left me wanting more, however. I wanted to know (more) how it came to be that a 24 year old grandson became the full time caregiver for his Grandfather. How was Purdy able to give up such a large portion of his life at such a "tender" age to be a full time caregiver? I know he didn't want to ever be in a nursing home, and that he didn't want any medications or doctors involved. It was also obvious that his Grandmother couldn't handle his illness mentally or physically (mostly the former.) The author's siblings occasionally helped out, as did aunts and uncles. Purdy seemed to be very close and connected to him, but almost so much that his often risked his own health and well-being. He didn't seem to have much health care training that would have helped him make some simple decisions--like how to deal with constipation. Why didn't he at least have Hospice involved at some point? They could have been so helpful with those medical issues without involving doctors or pills. (Such as offering a bed with side rails, liquid meds, bathing, etc.) They could have counseled him about what it looks like to be in the process of dying. People in this state do not want to eat or drink much and I'm sure they would have advised the author to do both of themselves a favor and not push it. And when the GF did die, did he have to call the police?
I really did not like the Grandmother. She could have at least been a little more emotionally supportive. What about Purdy's father and/or mother? Why is there virtually no contact with the GF by them? What was life like for Purdy after his GF's death? Could the Grandmother then live on her own?
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The Sea is Wide A Memoir of Caregiving eBook Rundy Purdy Reviews
It was written with a loving point of view of the author's grandfather. I found it most poignant at this time as my mother is suffering from dementia. Day to day conversations are now out of reach with her at the present. I found it heart-warming how he dealt with his grandfather on a day-to-day basis concerning all areas of his life.
I loved this book! I didn't know what to expect but the overview sounded interesting, as I am now dealing with my grandmother, who has dementia. I am not her caregiver and after reading the toll this took on this young man, I realize I could never be. But what this young man did is something very few people would be willing to take on, let alone be successful at it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story and the author's thoughts. I laughed and at times, I cried. I didn't want the book to end. Caregivers and family members everywhere could learn something from reading this book. Thank you for sharing this story!
Mr Purdy has beautifully shared his love and compassion while caring for his grandparents - particularly his Grandpa who had Alzheimer's - as the disease progressed. Always respectful and aware of Grandpa's dignity - no matter how tired or frustrated he was - I think Mr Purdy was an incredible young man. His grandparents truly had the best possible Caregiver!
I would also think Mr Purdy's caregiving for those years have made him an incredible man in his adult life. Thank you, Mr Purdy, for sharing yourself and your family through your journey with. Alzheimer's.
I absolutely love memoirs. Some can be pretty self-serving and annoying, some can be introspective and heart-breaking. Purdy's book is the latter. Called in at age 24, he lives with his Grandma and Grandpa after Grandpa is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. With no medical background or caregiving experience, he feels his way through the progression of the disease over 2+ years, always keeping his Grandpa's dignity at the top of his priorities. With love, and a LOT of patience, he cares for Grandpa in unique and effective ways. I was surprised over the course of the memoir that he didn't consult with geriatric doctors or Alzheimer's experts to get information and advice (or if he did consult anyone, he didn't mention it). He let his love for Grandpa, and Grandpa's own declining abilities lead the way. His Grandma had a heart condition, and was not well and strong, either, but his focus was always on Grandpa. Some reviews chastise Grandma for her seeming lack of compassion for Grandpa, and not helping him more. But, I think she was dealing with her own failing health (and possibly a bit of resentment that she was not the one getting the extra care). So I cut her some slack on that one. This is an excellent memoir. There are still a few grammatical/punctuation errors that could be cleaned up, but overall a wonderful read.
This is the very BEST book I have read regarding Alzheimer caregivers...I was one f these caregivers and have no regrets whatsoever. I feel the experience was a gift to me from my Mother. What a true blessing it is to give care to these suffering ones. This author is absolutely wondrous in his description of caring for his grandfather. He never hesitated in taking on the responsibility while his grandmother was too ill to assume the caretaking. I relived many hours of baths, potty care in middle of night, feeding or picking the food thinking it was what would be eaten, etc. Rundy Purdy also understood the importance of taking care of himself as well as he would run or bike to save his sanity. I felt uplifted reading his book and also exhausted as I relived those exhausting time with Mother. Please read this book if you never read another. I downloaded my book onto my from .
This book is a very up close and personal look at caregiving by a young man for his Grandfather.
I am in the health care field and have had two family members succumb to Alzheimer's, and I cared for both in my home temporarily at different times. I also had a very close friend--a therapist--whose mother had a 12 year battle with the disease.
Purdy had an amazing amount of patience, love, and understanding for his grandfather. He probably figured out some things about the Alzheimer's brain that health providers haven't yet figured out.
This book left me wanting more, however. I wanted to know (more) how it came to be that a 24 year old grandson became the full time caregiver for his Grandfather. How was Purdy able to give up such a large portion of his life at such a "tender" age to be a full time caregiver? I know he didn't want to ever be in a nursing home, and that he didn't want any medications or doctors involved. It was also obvious that his Grandmother couldn't handle his illness mentally or physically (mostly the former.) The author's siblings occasionally helped out, as did aunts and uncles. Purdy seemed to be very close and connected to him, but almost so much that his often risked his own health and well-being. He didn't seem to have much health care training that would have helped him make some simple decisions--like how to deal with constipation. Why didn't he at least have Hospice involved at some point? They could have been so helpful with those medical issues without involving doctors or pills. (Such as offering a bed with side rails, liquid meds, bathing, etc.) They could have counseled him about what it looks like to be in the process of dying. People in this state do not want to eat or drink much and I'm sure they would have advised the author to do both of themselves a favor and not push it. And when the GF did die, did he have to call the police?
I really did not like the Grandmother. She could have at least been a little more emotionally supportive. What about Purdy's father and/or mother? Why is there virtually no contact with the GF by them? What was life like for Purdy after his GF's death? Could the Grandmother then live on her own?
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