Somebody stole my iron began as a diary to help me cope but emerged as a road map for others it offers a glimpse into my familys life as we rode the waves of dementia sometimes sailing other times capsizing my memoir offers useful information from experts within the field of alzheimers research personal lessons learned along the way and ideas tips for managing the day to day ups and downs of dementia it is a story of holding on and ultimately learning to let go transcending . Concerns over my familys long history of alzheimers disease drew me to vicki tapias memoir somebody stole my iron as i peer into the future the potential battle with this brutal thief is one of my greatest fears because of the way it robs what i treasure most health relationship and memories i wanted to learn all i could about this potential adversary as a nurse i have studied the . A sweeping saga of dementia unknowns tremendous courage epic failures colossal comedies its a connection to a massive universe of dementia care givers who see their journey mirrored in ours its a connection to a smaller cosmos of family and friends who cant always be with their beloved gloria but want to stay informed. Concerns over my familys long history of alzheimers disease drew me to vicki tapias memoir somebody stole my iron as i peer into the future the potential battle with this brutal thief is one of my greatest fears because of the way it robs what i treasure most health relationship and memories i wanted to learn all i could about this potential adversary as a nurse i have studied the