Living With Dementia
Author and Sociologist
Janet Ammons Cook
To God be the glory.
It’s never too late to make a change.
About Janet Cook
Janet Ammons Cook is a North Louisiana based author, mother, and devoted grandmother who writes from a place of lived experience, reflection, and compassion. She shares her home with her cats, Tiffany Rose and Junkyard, and finds joy in family, service, and lifelong learning. She holds degrees in Sociology and Criminology, a foundation that informs her thoughtful approach to human behavior, caregiving, and resilience.
She writes to offer hope, understanding, and companionship to those navigating difficult seasons of life, particularly those affected by caregiving, dementia, and loss. Grounded in faith and empathy, Janet’s work reflects a deep belief that no one should have to walk their journey alone. After retiring from the Caddo Parish School System, Janet remains committed to serving others through volunteer work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and continued community involvement. Her writing is shaped not by credentials alone, but by a lifetime of care, observation, and resilience, offering readers comfort, clarity, and reassurance that they are not alone.
About Living with Dementia
Living with Dementia: Challenges Overcome and Lessons Learned is a deeply personal account of one daughter’s journey caring for her mother through the long and difficult progression of dementia. Through journal entries written during the caregiving years, Janet Ammons Cook shares the daily realities that families often face but rarely discuss, the confusion, unexpected behaviors, emotional strain, and constant adjustments required when a loved one’s mind begins to change.
With honesty, compassion, and moments of humor, she describes learning to navigate everything from early warning signs and growing suspicions to delusions, declining independence, and the heartbreaking final stages of the disease. Along the way, she also shares helpful insights gathered throughout the journey, including small lifestyle changes, research discoveries, and practical ideas that may help support brain health and improve quality of life for both caregivers and those living with dementia. More than a memoir, this book offers understanding, comfort, and thoughtful guidance for anyone who has cared for, or may one day care for, a loved one with dementia.
Author and Sociologist 