A candid look at what the Alzheimer's sufferer's family can expect. This is a story about the course of symptoms, more than it is a story of a life.

Why this book? -- Eilleen and Jim -- Eilleen's family -- Coming to town -- Friends -- Culver -- The company -- Grandchildren -- The boat-David and Ruth Ann -- It begins -- The diagnosis -- The disease -- The caregivers -- When all else fails -- More caregivers come -- No survivors -- Death comes -- What next? -- Family mentioned by name -- Caregivers and associates mentioned by name -- Friends and associates mentioned by name.