This compelling book, What Would Maggie Do?: A Triumph of Love on a Journey through Dementia, offers a unique and deeply personal account of navigating the challenges of dementia from the perspective of a devoted caregiver. Authored by Michael Maslinski, this narrative shares nine years of firsthand experience living within a care home setting to oversee the care of his wife, Maggie.

Michael, a highly experienced business consultant, chose to reside in the care facility as an act of love, ensuring he was never separated from his wife and that she was never alone. This unique position allowed him to observe, guide, and negotiate care and medical treatment directly on Maggie’s behalf. The lessons learned from this exceptional commitment have been recognized by senior figures in the care sector who urged the author to share this vital story to benefit others and promote necessary changes within the current care system.

• Unique insight into long-term dementia care from the perspective of a dedicated, live-in spouse.
• Shares critical lessons learned from nine years observing and managing care within a professional facility.
• Authored by Michael Maslinski, detailing his experience caring for his wife, Maggie.
• Urged for publication by care sector professionals to influence systemic change.

• Author: Michael Maslinski
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Pages: 176 pages
• Publisher: Unicorn
• Publication Date: January 14, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1917458627
• Dimensions: 138 x 209 x 138mm (approx. 5.4 x 8.2 inches)
• Weight: 516 g
• Edition: Not for Online ed.

This book is an essential read for care professionals, family members supporting loved ones with dementia, and anyone interested in the realities and necessary improvements within the elder care system.