Local Author to Sign Books at APS Bookstore in Ford City

"Caregivers must be prepared to adapt to the unknown,” says author Patricia M. McClure.

It took author Patricia M. McClure 10 years after watching her mother succumb to Alzheimer’s disease before she finally felt ready to share her mother’s story. In her new book, “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's” (published by WestBow Press), McClure share’s her experience as her mother’s caregiver while helping readers learn how to identify the stages of Alzheimer’s.

McClure will be at Ford City Mall at the APS Bookstore this Saturday March 26th between 2-5p.m. to answer your questions, sign books and to encourage others who are caregivers or going through this disease.

Patricia M. McClure has been in the health care industry for more than 20 years. It helped her but didn’t fully prepare her for the toll Alzheimer’s takes on the caregiver.

'Your love one didn't ask for this disease,” McClure adds. 'it's a transformation that you will never get use to but have to learn to adapt to".

McClure’s story shows how the family system is impacted when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. From personal experience, she says family members must come together selflessly, patiently and lovingly to care for the needs of the individual, regardless of the family dynamic or any societal issues that may challenge their resolve.

“When looking back it is good to know that you've done your best and gave your love one the best possible care,” McClure said.

APS Bookstore is located inside Ford City Mall located at 7601 S. Cicero in Chicago in the West Lawn neighborhood.

“Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's”

By Patricia M. McClure

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781512707236

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781512707212

E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9781512707229

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble