WELLINGTON, Kan., March 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- It can't be denied that Alzheimer's Disease affects not only elderly people but also relationships within their families. As old folks struggle with weak memory, children can only wonder why their elders have forgotten their memories, names of people close to them, and directions for traveling. In her quest to educate youth and families about Alzheimer's, author Marcia Waugh recently published through Xlibris her new picture book, How Come and Why.
Written as a tribute to her father who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, How Come and Why emphasizes the many effects of the disease on its victims, such as forgetting directions, seeing things that don't exist, mood swings, and being unable to recognize members of the family, to name a few. This will teach children and their parents ways on how to deal with Alzheimer's sufferers, be patient with them and establish a solid understanding of their conditions. Ultimately, this book explains that, as there are no cures for the disease, the best way we can help sufferers is by giving them hugs and sharing our love.
To order a copy of this touching read, be sure to visit your local bookstore or log on at Xlibris.com today.
About the Author
Marcia Waugh grew up in south central Kansas and continues to live in the heartland of America. She spent many years teaching elementary children in the public schools. Marcia and her husband, Ray, live on a farm near Wellington, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends.
This book was written as a tribute to her father who suffered from the difficulties of Alzheimer's disease.
How Come and Why * by Marcia Waugh
Publication Date: June 5, 2003
Picture Book; $15.99; 34 pages; 978-1-4010-8733-3
To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7836. Tear sheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.
For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.