Ilana Rowe

Sacred Stories Ilana Rowe

In Sacred Stories: A Caregiver's Journey Through Alzheimer's, Ilana Rowe weaves anecdotes, reflections, facts, poetry, dreams, and humor to chronicle her 11-year journey of supporting her husband, Hal, as they walked the path of Alzheimer's together, hand-in-hand, heart-to-heart. She shares her experiences of being a care partner, facing her fears, sorrow, and vulnerability during this heart-breaking illness. The stories reflect moments that sustain and can teach us something new about compassion, kindness, renewal, acceptance, and patience. Dr. Rowe provides caregivers a map as they navigate the landscape of Alzheimer's and similar neurological illnesses. This is a memoir about difficult decisions, arriving at a balance between caring for a loved one and self-care, and discovering deeper levels of meaning. Laced with serendipitous experiences that transcend reason and logic, it is, above all, a love story.