Moving Mama - new book helping families facing ALzheimer's reaches top spots on Amazon's book lists.

Oct. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Santa Fe, NM health planning consultant, Anne Hays Egan’s new book is already making waves. Moving Mama: Taking Care of Mother During her Final Years with Alzheimer's is an important new addition to the field.

Currently, Moving Mama is ranked between 1^st and 3^rd in the search category “parents with Alzheimer’s” and is ranking in the top 10 in “gerontology” and the top twenty in other categories. The book continues to rise in rankings, and reader comments and reviewer ratings are consistently excellent.

Egan, the book's author, explains that research shows that older adults are the fastest growing demographic group in the U.S. “For example, in my home state of New Mexico, we are moving from having the 39^th largest ratio of older adults in 2010, to having the 4^th largest concentration of older adults by 2030. That is a huge shift which will have serious repercussions for all aspects of family and community life, social services, health care, and local and state government. And, as we move closer to 2030, we will experience shortages with caregivers, according to a number of experts.”

Egan, a well-known community and health planning consultant, explains that people providing care for an elderly loved one need information, resources, help and support to help them manage the complexities of caregiving.

Moving Mama is a practical resource for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. The book tells about one family's experiences with caregiving. Each chapter includes stories focused on a theme, and ends with tips, tools and resources to help the reader deal with similar issues. There is a resource section at the end of the book that identifies some of the most frequently needed services, how to reach them, and how to develop practical strategies for caregiving. The topics covered include wills, powers of attorney, financial management, driving, handling safety and security needs, managing care, handling personal care, dealing with Sundowner’s Syndrome and many other topics.

The book is written with a light touch and a wry sense of humor. People have called the book "engaging, moving and informative;" "offering  truly useful tips and resources,” “emotional, thought and soul provoking,” and an “engaging, entertaining and educational read.”

Families that face similar caregiving situations can benefit from the book’s stories and helpful insights.  The author's uncanny ability to touch the commonly shared human experiences and reach deep into the heart is part of what makes this book unique, and well worth your time.