What do you do when the person you love no longer remembers your face?
You stay.
You hold their hand, even when they pull away.
You become their mirror, their voice, their memory, their world.
This is the story of Fred Buse, who did just that.
In A Caregiver’s Tips: My Wife Had Alzheimer’s Disease, released by Author’s Tranquility Press, Fred opens the door to a life lived in slow heartbreak—and enduring grace. This isn’t just a book. It’s a sacred offering. A soul laid bare.
It’s available now on Amazon. And it will change you.
When “Forever” Means Through the Fog of Forgetting
Fred and Dot Buse were married for decades. They raised a family, built a home, and planned a quiet retirement together. But in 1997, Alzheimer’s entered their lives—and nothing would be quiet again.
Fred did what so many caregivers do—without applause, without preparation, without sleep. He stayed.
He fed Dot when she forgot how to eat.
He replayed their wedding album when she couldn’t recall his name.
She talked to her imaginary friends when they were the only ones she trusted.
He took her flying in a glider one autumn day, because joy should never have an expiration date.
134 Lessons Etched in Love, Not Ink
Across five intimate chapters, Fred shares 134 honest, hard-won tips—from navigating hospital bills and medications, to understanding “sun-downing,” to preparing for the day you’ll no longer hear your loved one’s voice.
But this isn’t a clinical manual. It’s a deeply personal field guide to loving someone who is slowly vanishing before your eyes.
Each tip is a whispered survival secret. A light in the dark. A hand on your shoulder.
For the Silent Heroes Who Walk This Road
This book is for every caregiver who has ever cried quietly while tying a shoe.
For every husband who has spoon-fed the woman who once danced in his arms.
For every daughter who answers the same question ten times in an hour.
For every soul who’s held another through the quiet unraveling of memory.
Available Now on Amazon
Whether you're in the thick of it or just trying to understand, this book is your companion.
It doesn’t sugarcoat the reality. It dignifies it. If you’ve ever loved someone through the dark, this book is your reflection. Let it hold you. Let it heal you. Order Now on Amazon.
About the Author
Fred Buse is not a professional caregiver. He’s a husband. And that’s what makes his story so powerful. He stepped into the unknown and walked his wife home, one day at a time.
Marie Mayer, a gifted writer and interviewer, helped bring this story to the page. Her compassion and skill give voice to Fred’s devotion in a way that will stay with you long after the last chapter.
About Author’s Tranquility Press
Author’s Tranquility Press, based in Marietta, GA, amplifies the voices of authors whose stories deserve to be heard. Through expert publishing and heartfelt advocacy, ATP brings unforgettable works like A Caregiver’s Tips into the world—with the reverence they deserve.
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