{"product_id":"i-want-to-make-you-smile-paperback","title":"I Want to Make You Smile - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLindelwa Ntutela\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Want to Make You Smile: A Family Memoir of Resilience in the Age of Alzheimer's\u003c\/em\u003e shares our family's journey through the duality of grief and purpose, shedding light on the deeply personal and culturally distinct aspects of caring for a loved one with dementia in an African context. This book is a tribute to the life and legacy of our beloved sister, Smileth Ncunyiswa, affectionately known to many as \"Smiza.\" More than a memoir, it is a call to social justice, grounded in our family's experience of home-based caregiving-an approach that embraces the humanity of Alzheimer's patients amidst the profound challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA former student of Healdtown High School and St. John's College in Eastern Cape, Smiza was a dedicated educator. She served as both a teacher and school principal in Soweto. With a Master's Degree in Education, her career even took her as far away as Hungary, in Eastern Europe. Diagnosed in 2012 while attending Harvard's Educational Leadership Program in Boston, USA, as a visiting fellow, she is now in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's and receiving hospice care at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a socio-biographical lens, I reveal Smiza's battle with Alzheimer's, highlighting the complex realities faced by Black individuals living with dementia in South Africa-a condition often misunderstood, underfunded, and underserved. In a society where stigma and cultural misconceptions persist, people with dementia can be left feeling dehumanized, isolated, and invisible. As a social scientist and caregiver, I bridge our personal experience with broader social realities, using a sociological lens to show that Alzheimer's is not just a personal tragedy but a public issue in urgent need of awareness and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Alzheimer's dementia rates increasing sharply among Black elders, the need for culturally sensitive support and practical caregiving solutions has become critical. \u003cem\u003eI Want to Make You Smile\u003c\/em\u003e aims to catalyze understanding, inspire social change, and provide a lasting source of support for home-based caregivers across South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is my most purposeful work-a prophetic mission to honor Smileth's legacy. Through a narrative that intertwines personal resilience with community empowerment, I invite readers into a discussion about human frailty, the emotional strength required in caregiving, and the resilience of those afflicted by and those supporting individuals with dementia. Together, we can forge a path of compassion and change for all touched by this illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49548127600792,"sku":"9798991404457","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/cb4XZ34jP29798991404457.webp?v=1784861915","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/i-want-to-make-you-smile-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}