My Mum Called Alzheimer’s is a heartfelt memoir chronicling the author’s journey through her mother’s battle with dementia in the final 4 years of her life. In a diary of intimate dialogues between mother and daughter, we glimpse into the challenges of caring for someone you love, coming to terms with losing them, and finding strength in cherishing the moments that remain. The touching account of the interaction between the author and her mother sends a strong message about keeping a balance, maintaining dignity whilst coping with the effects of the symptoms of dementia and the need to make the best of what we still have. It is a story of love, resilience, perseverance, and hope.
About the Author:
Dominica Yang is a staunch supporter of the arts, education and philanthropic causes. She has worked with charitable and non-profit organisations, including the Hong Kong Arts Centre where she was Chairman 2018-2024. She spent many years caring for her late parents and late parents-in-law. In 2015 she co-founded a Dementia Support group in Hong Kong, hosting talks with visiting academics from around the world, and cultivating a network for carers.
Among her varied activities, she is proud to have published 4 cookbooks all to benefit charitable causes.
My Mum Called Alzheimer’s is her first biographical work – she hopes sharing her personal story will raise awareness of the disease as well as support for all carers.