Four Things Caregivers Can Learn from Carmen Buck’s Latest Book

Just See Me: Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia

Carmen Buck is a Nurse Practitioner and photographer whose focus is in holistic family care. In her new book, Just See Me: Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia, Carmen follows 13 families who are caring for someone with dementia. If you are also a caregiver for someone with dementia, you might be surprised what this new book offers.

1. Know that You Are Not Alone

In Just See Me, Carmen documents 13 separate families who are caring for someone with dementia. There are millions of people living with dementia, and alongside of them are caregivers. Their stories are nothing short of amazing and offer solace to families in similar situations.

2. Caregiving for Someone with Dementia is Exhausting

Carmen offers images and words from the battlefield, shedding light on the challenges that all dementia caregivers are going to see. She shares the raw emotions and the struggles, but she also shares the joys.

3. Compassion Changes Everything

All 13 families featured in Just See Me have something remarkable in common. They all have an immense love and dedication to the person they are taking care of. Through their compassion, these families can overcome the hard days and take joy in the good ones.

4. Love Shines Through in Difficult Times

In Just See Me, Carmen highlights how love truly pulls families through caring for a loved one with dementia. They share in the difficulties, the hard days, and the sad moments, but they rejoice in the good times. Yes, these stories are bittersweet, but they ring true to the nature of caring for a loved one with dementia. If you are in the same situation and are looking for an inspirational story, Just See Me offers 14 stories - 13 families who are going through the same thing and Carmen’s perspective. You can find Just See Me: Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia on Amazon.