Welcome To Norris Roberts Ed.D.
"The Still Here Series"
Both books are about a son in his forties 12-year caregiving journey with Alzheimer's dementia, diabetes, and heart disease.
About Me
My background
Why did I start writing?
Why did I start writing?
I am an accomplished information technology professional and educator living in the St. Louis area with my beautiful wife, jealous dog, and a very ugly student loan debt. Also, the author of “Technology Planning for School Leaders” published by Lambert Academic Publishing.
Why did I start writing?
Why did I start writing?
Why did I start writing?
In 2008, I learned my mother suffered from Alzheimer's dementia and the resulting grief led me to start writing my thoughts down to help me process the news. Those thoughts became “Mama Is Still Here!” an inspirational tribute to my mother and a guide for those who find themselves in a similar situation.
About both books?
The Still Here Series
The Still Here Series
Like so many other tragic circumstances in life, seeing a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s feels deeply personal, but involves struggles that are universal. In Mama Is Still Here! The book is about my mother’s experience with the disease now plaguing more than five million people in the United States captures both sides of the struggle. Throughout the book, readers gain a clear picture of who Daisy (the Mama in question) is. A great cook with a special skill for making coconut cake, the “family’s memory maker,” a doting mother and a loving wife; the woman at the center of the story shines through even as she sometimes fails to recognize those parts of herself. With this book, I celebrate all the things that make my mother special, while at the same painting a clear picture of the challenges most Alzheimer’s patients and their families face. For anyone who doesn’t know what to expect from an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, this book covers many of the basics.
The Still Here Series
The Still Here Series
The Still Here Series
Welcome to the "Still Here Series: Mama Is Still Here! and Daddy Is Still Here! Both books are about a son in his forty's caregiving journey for three individuals: Alzheimer's dementia, diabetes, and heart disease. During Norris' twelve-year caregiving journey, he was a husband, son, and father of two teenagers.
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Special book purchasing packages:
In response to the many inquires to purchase both books with authors' signature. Navigate to the store of website. There are three purchase options: (1) Purchase a signed copy of Daddy Is Still Here! (2) Purchase a signed copy of Mama Is Still Here! (3) Purchase a signed copy of both books, Mama Is Still Here! and Daddy Is Still Here!
Endorsements
Suzanne Corso
Mama is Still Here by Dr. Norris Roberts is a wonderful book about Alzheimer’s disease from a caretaker’s point of view. It is insightful, practical, loving, and companionate. It is written from a person who has walked the walk — Suzanne Corso, New York Times Bestselling Author of Brooklyn Story.
Published by Simon & Schuster.
With Gratitude;
Suzanne Corso
Senior Advisor