Patti Hareid’s newly released “One Foot on the Gas and One on the Brake” chronicles an Alzheimer’s odyssey from uncertainty to enlightenment, according to a press release. The book is the account of a journey for which her family was unprepared, but rose to the task with strength, determination and the overwhelming need to respect their parents’ wishes while keeping them safe.

“Alzheimer’s is an equal opportunity disease,” Hareid said. “No amount of power walking or leafy vegetables or crossword puzzles has proven to prevent it. Just as none of our protests, wishful thinking or denial keeps it at bay, or changes its trajectory. I’m pretty sure of this because I lost my father to Alzhierm’s disease — over and over again.”

Hareid’s family lived with the disease for 10 years, the sisters working together to accommodate and lessen its impact, the release stated.

She said she felt compelled to share the process of their efforts at caring for their ailing father.

Consumers can purchase “One Foot on the Gas and One on the Brake: An Alzheimer’s Odyssey” at bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information, contact the Christain Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.