Q - What is the main takeaway from My Two Elaines?Ī - When you try to go it alone, you are less healthy and happy, which makes you a less effective caregiver. He knew he needed to share both of their stories. In addition to shedding light on better ways to respond to the disease, Schreiber wanted to honor Elaine’s courage in facing Alzheimer’s, something he didn’t fully appreciate until he uncovered journals that she began to keep after her diagnosis. As heartbreaking as Alzheimer’s is, he realizes that the situation is made worse when caregivers don’t know what to expect. Q - What drove Marty Schreiber to write his and Elaine’s story and then release it for all to read?Ī - After more than a decade as a caregiver, Schreiber began to realize that there were many things he learned too late.
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