Journalist and author Mary K. Doyle has written a poignant but practical handbook for Alzheimer's caregivers that will enlighten anyone touched by this debilitating disease. She offers straightforward guidelines for caregivers and their families, important lessons she learned in the eleven years she has been caring for her beloved husband, Marshall. She writes frankly about: recognizing the warning signs of Alzheimer's; understanding the disease's typical progression; managing conflict with family and friends; the importance of caring for yourself; the emotional, physical, and financial costs of caregiving; and how, when, and where to find help-- including sound advice on making the critical choice among assisted-living facilities when that time comes. An invaluable and practical extended commentary on caring for those afflicted with this debilitating and ultimately terminal condition, "Navigating Alzheimer's: 12 Truths about Caring for Your Loved One" is impressively well written, organized and presented, making it ideal for non-specialist general readers. "Navigating Alzheimer's' is very strongly recommended for community, social services, medical, and academic library Alzheimer's instructional reference collections. --Midwest Book Review Mary K. Doyle is an author, speaker, blogger, and freelance writer. She also is an active advocate for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer s disease since her experience caring for her beloved husband, Marshall Brodien, magician, creator of TV Magic Cards, and character actor, Wizzo, on Chicago s Bozo s Circus, who suffers from this disease. Mary is the author of 9 Books including Fatima at 100. Fatima Today, Hans Christian Andersen Illuminated By the Message, Navigating Alzheimer s (2017 Gold Medal Illumination Award), St Theodora and Her Promise to God (2014 Catholic Press Association Award), Young in the Spirit (2014 Catholic Press Association Award, 2014 The Great Midwest Book Festival Award), Grieving with Mary, Seven Principles of Sainthood Following Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, The Rosary Prayer by Prayer, and Mentoring Heroes (2000 National Publishers Freedom Award). She speaks on the topics of caregiving, Alzheimer s, Marian devotion, the rosary, St. Mother Theodore Guerin/St Theodora, and mentoring. Mary has a Masters of Arts Degree in Pastoral Theology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Leadership. Among her many blessings, she counts her husband, children, grandchildren, step-children, and a wide circle of extended family members and friends. She resides in a suburb of Chicago.