Before I Lose My Own Mind

<p><strong>Finalist 2026 Feathered Quill Book Awards Self-Help category</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>This is a book I immediately wanted to give to a friend-and keep a copy for my bookshelf. Wise clear well-researched and helpful. -Katy Butler bestselling author of <em>Knocking on Heaven's Door</em> and <em>The Art of Dying Well</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>When Dr. Beverly E. Thorn became a caregiver for her husband Walt she joined a massive army.</strong> Worldwide unpaid dementia caregiving requires the equivalent of forty million full-time workers and that number will only grow. But navigating dementia caregiving can feel like trying to climb a mountain in the dark-and few resources exist to support caregivers in finding their way.</p><p></p><p>In <em>Before I Lose My Own Mind</em> Thorn-a psychologist neuroscientist and end-of-life doula-provides an honest vision of caregiving that is tender openhearted and genuinely useful. Filled with resources and insights on financial planning advance care directives clinical trials support groups death with dignity grief recovery and more this book is a road map for all caregivers whether they're family or friends spouses or children professionals or novices.</p><p></p><p>For those coping with the grief exhaustion and loneliness of a challenge they never expected help is out there. Surviving dementia caregiving is a team effort. Consider this book a part of your support crew.</p><p></p><p><strong>Both a practical guide and a deeply personal memoir from a psychologist neuroscientist and end-of-life doula <em>Before I Lose My Own Mind </em>helps dementia caregivers find ways to support their loved ones-while centering their own well-being. </strong></p>