Greg Gould - Author and Artist

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Explore the Realities ofLiving  With Alzheimer's

Greg Gould’s new book, Random Acts of Weirdness, is an intimate narrative of his wife Deborah’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Through journal entries and Facebook posts covering over nine years, they chronicled the effect Alzheimer’s disease had on both of them. This poignant account reveals their challenges and experiences as they navigate the realities of being both patient and caregiver. Through personal stories, the book aims to enhance understanding and empathy for those affected by Alzheimer’s.

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"Random Acts of Weirdness offers a deeply personal account of living with and caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease… Highly recommended for its practical wisdom and the support it offers to others facing similar challenges." Katherine Bangen, Ph.D. Clinical Neuropsychologist, Alzheimer’s disease researcher, and Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego

“It is unique to 'hear' the contemporaneous voice of someone navigating Alzheimer’s in real time, through the years, and the perspective of their person who has been witness to it all.” Gauri Savla, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist

“Random Acts of Weirdness is a valuable resource for patients and caregivers, as it illustrates disease progression and offers practical strategies to address challenges at different stages. What sets the book apart is its glimpse into an Alzheimer’s patient’s mind and feelings.” Shauna Yuan, MD, Neurologist Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Minnesota

Compelling and Compassionate

"Random Acts of Weirdness gave me insights that no clinic visit, research instrument, or family experience could fully provide. I was truly blown away by this book. It is courageous, deeply human, educational, and unforgettable. I will recommend it to every family I care for in my memory-care clinics."

Malaz A. Boustani, MD, MPH
Geriatrician, Neuroscientist, and Founding Director, Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science at Indiana University School of Medicine
 

According to the Alzheimer’s Association: 
•	Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million.
•	1 in 3 older adults dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
•	Health and long-term care costs for people living with dementia are currently estimated at $409 billion and projected to be nearly $1 trillion by 2050.
•	The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s at age 45 is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men.
•	Nearly 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
•	In 2025, unpaid caregivers provided more than 19 billion hours of care valued at more than $446 billion.
•	99% of Americans value brain health equally or more than physical health, yet only 9% say they know a lot about ways to maintain brain health.
•	75% of Americans say lifestyle behaviors are important for brain health, but only 46% strongly connect these behaviors to reducing dementia risk.
•	2 in 3 Americans want brain health guidance from a health care provider, but only 14% have discussed maintaining brain health with their doctor.