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Brilliant! Amazing! Funny! Heartwarming! Informative! Educational! Personal (and Professional)! Much-Needed!
Honestly, I put this up there with the 36-Hour Day! 

Mary has a true gift for making readers feel less alone on their dementia journey. Through deeply personal experiences, each story offers comfort, strength, and a renewed sense of empowerment to carry on. This book is a reminder that we are all in this together. Be sure to have a box of tissues nearby because you’ll need it.

Drawing on her 35 years of professional experience, along with her personal and family insights, Mary Moynihan Underwood presents a collection of deeply moving real-life stories that resonate with readers. Each narrative is accompanied by a gentle, non-judgmental lesson for families and professionals, illustrating how acceptance, validation, support, and even a bit of humor can help us find meaning and purpose during life’s toughest moments.

At the end of the book, Underwood expresses her wish for readers when she says, “I hope this book brings comfort, laughter, and a sense of community to those who have been touched by dementia.” It certainly achieves that and more, serving as a valuable resource for families and professionals alike. I highly recommend The Heart Remembers: Touching Lessons from the Dementia Journey for public library collections and for healthcare professionals who work with older adults and their families. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with friends or loved ones navigating the dementia journey.

With years of experience as a dementia expert, Mary has an incredible gift for connecting witthose affected by dementia in ways that are both compassionate and effective. I’ve seen her firsthand work magic with residents and families, turning challenging moments into meaningful ones. Her approach is engaging, her techniques are impactful, and every time I’ve booked her for a speaking engagement, people can’t get enough of her wisdom and humor. Now, as an author, she brings that same energy to the page. This book will make you laugh, cry, and walk away with valuable lessons—sometimes all at once!