My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

About the Author

Former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. Reaching audiences nationwide, he uses humor and compassion to share lessons from his ongoing, decade-plus journey as caregiver. Net proceeds from his acclaimed book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, promotes Alzheimer’s caregiver support efforts.

Prior to writing My Two Elaines – and while he still cared for his wife at home – Schreiber helped the Alzheimer’s Association launch Operation: Stronger Together. The multi-year awareness program has helped the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter connect numerous families to education and resources that are vital to successful caregiving. He also collaborated with Wisconsin’s state government and business groups to help create the Dementia-Friendly Employers Toolkit, which is used by hr departments and employee assistance programs.