Richard Taylor has lived for five years with a diagnosis of dementia probably of the Alzheimer's type. A former psychologist, he is now a champion for individuals with early-stage and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Richard served on the board of the Houston and Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association and is now a member of a special committee of the National Alzheimer's Association looking at how to evaluate and provide effective support to individuals in the early stages of the disease. He has started over 50 chat rooms worldwide for people with Alzheimer's disease and their loved ones and he is also the editor of a quarterly newsletter for people with early-onset, early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Originally, Richard started writing essays to better understand for himself what was going on inside of him. He now writes to share his experiences with other individuals with the disease and their caregivers. His insights into himself and the disease are always honest, direct, poignant, and sometimes even witty. His essays have been published in "Alzheimer's Care Quarterly". Richard lives in Cypress, Texas with his spouse Linda and his Bouvier des Flandres dog, Annie. His son and family live across the street from him. He spends his days playing with his two grandchildren, gardening, and writing.

From The Publisher:

This collection of more than 80 short essays and vignettes offers readers a rare exploration of the world of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Written by a former psychologist diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at age 61, topics covered include loss of independence and personhood, communication difficulties with caregivers, and never-ending uncertainty about the future. This is a captivating read for anyone affected personally or professionally by Alzheimer's disease, especially individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, family caregivers, and professional caregivers such as nurses, social workers, counselors, and therapists.