"I can't remember" were the words Gerry Greengrass heard most frequently from her ninety-year-old father. They had both become frustrated that they could no longer talk about simple things: his walks, meals, favorite television shows, and friends he had seen. Severe dementia had stolen his short-term memories, which had become seemingly irretrievable. Out of her and her father's personal experience dealing with this disease that affects millions of people, Gerry Greengrass created a small miracle of a book. I Can Remember began as a simple daily journal that became an extraordinary tool--a tool that allowed the author to substantively share in her father's life. I Can Remember is a kind of diary, specifically created for people with severe short-term memory loss. Chronicled by the patient, the journal is a record of daily activities that generates a series of reference points from which he or she can read, remember, and relate. When maintained over a period of time, the book itself develops into a long-term memory. A significant means of communication and a healthy, meaningful link between patient, loved ones, and caregivers, I Can Remember recaptures the joy and dignity that reside in the details that make up every day of our lives. For those whose recollections are fading, it is a gift beyond measure.
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A helpful, user-friendly daybook for the memory-challenged.,
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My father and step-mother were pleased to receive a copy of "I Can Remember" last week in Florida. As they age and living becomes move difficult, they want to remain as independent as they have always been. Thus, they need as much help as they can get, especially from us who are many miles away from them. "I Can Remember" enables them to jot down daily memories so they are not frustrated by attempting to remember the diverse small items that constitute our daily routines.
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