"Mara's book, When CaringTakes Courage, is absolutely fabulous! Few books on dementia are as jammed packed with realistic tools people dealing with the disease can use immediately."
Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer's Speaks, Recognized by Sharecare and Dr. Oz. as the #1 Influencer Online for Alzheimer's
"This is one of the most comprehensive, compassionate and informative resources available for the caregivers of people who have Alzheimer's and other dementias. Mara Botonis has done an outstanding job and her passion for helping others is self-evident on every page."
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN, Neurologist, a Maria Shriver's Architect of Change, Founder and President of Cognitive Dynamics Foundation, Medical Director at Dementia Dynamics, LLC.
"As a Certified Dementia Consultant who has worked with hundreds of familiesdealing with the effects of Alzheimer's and other dementias for a decade, what do I like about this book? A WHOLE LOT!! Mara has taken years of knowledge and experience, and hours and hours of research and compiled it into an understandable, and more importantly, actionable guide for families to use during their journey with a loved one who has dementia."
Carole Larkin MA, CMC, CAEd, QDCS, EICS, Certified Dementia Consultant, ThirdAgeServices.
"Mara Botonis, through her experience with Alzheimer's patients and her heart for those caught in this terrible disease, shows herself time and time again to be a compassionate, reliable and trusted resource for information and help for anyone affected by Alzheimer's."
Leeanne Chames, COO, Memory People, (13,000+ member caregiver support group founded by First Responder and Early-Onset Advocate, Rick Phelps).
"A great, easy-to-understand read, with lots of hints, tips and ideas along with more formal techniques for those who are currently caring for somebody or those considering entering a caring profession. It is not a 'start at the beginning and finish at the end' style of book, but a book that can be dipped into at any page or chapter and useful information can be found."
-Angela Rossiter
Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice
"The advice given throughout to plan and understand the skills and deficits of the person with dementia is sound. To prepare for those difficult times means being more aware and is an obvious benefit, but rarely enabled in the way that this book gives opportunity for. Mara offers activities and practical ways of measuring ability and maintaining memories that enable relationships to continue even in the intensity of situations that would strain the strongest relationship. I love the way that Mara has been able to maintain the intimate relationship approach of people that love one another during a time of courageous caring. Thanks Mara for what I believe has the potential to become a groundbreaking book within the field of caring."
-Alan Midwinter,
Service Manager, Alzheimer Scotland
"When Caring Takes Courage" is a wonderful toolkit for caregivers, both family and professional, that provides realistic advice and guidance. The book offers 'real life' solutions to everyday situations including checklists and worksheets to assess care needs and create appropriate care plans all centered around person-centered care. Mara was the keynote speaker for our 2015 state-wide caregiver symposium and our 1,000+ family and professional provider conference attendees LOVED both her and the information she shared!"
-Kathy Davies, Program and Education Director
Alzheimer's Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter
"Mara Botonis has written this wonderful, practical guide for interacting and caring for their loved one with dementia. In so doing, Mara has provided everyone with an "at-a-glance" resource and "go-to" guide. Each of the chapters are easy to read and filled with meaningful tips. Throughout the book, readers will find many interactive tools that they can personalize to help them with planning and providing important elements of their loved ones care. Congratulations to Mara Botonis for writing this need to read guide for all current and future caregivers in our nation. I can enthusiastically recommend this text to all those who are now in the noble and loving role of caregiver. I also encourage the millions of people who are not yet serving in the role of caregiver to read this book to become educated and prepared for a future time when you may be needed."-Paul D. Nussbaum, Ph.D., ABPPFounder of the Brain Health Center, Inc.Clinical Neuropsychologist United Nations Presenter: Brain HealthCo-Founder, Chief Science Officer for Fit Brains
