Thea Kvamme Pays Honor to Her Mother Through Her New Children’s Book
By Thea Kvamme My mother, Diane Kvamme, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009 at the age of 74. I worked in a nursing home, so I knew some of what to
By Thea Kvamme My mother, Diane Kvamme, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009 at the age of 74. I worked in a nursing home, so I knew some of what to
By Rosanne Corcoran What struck me when I became a primary caregiver were the overwhelming feelings of isolation and confusion with no map to a nonexistent system of care. I lived in
How to bring Confidence, Compassion, and Joy into Your Role As a Caregiver By Toni Kanzler “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” – Winnie the Pooh Once a
By Karen Malena While visiting the charming town of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, a story idea came to me at a bed and breakfast one evening. I’d been thinking about my husband’s aunt and
AlzAuthors is once again working with HFC to present a Summer Book Series for Alzheimer’s and dementia families and caregivers. This program is open to anyone interested in learning about these conditions.
By Brianne Grebil My mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 62. She passed away five years later. My journey with her was the hardest thing I’ve ever
By Garland Creighton Alzheimer’s disease is a national crisis. Every 70 seconds someone somewhere develops this brain-wasting illness. To helplessly stand on the sidelines while this unrelenting disease cripples the mind of
By Vincent Zappacosta Many people have asked me how I could write “Dementia-Mama-Drama.” How could I share such a personal emotional experience that most people don’t even want to talk about. As
by Kathy Flora When I sat down at the computer, I intended to write an entirely different book. But the story of caring for my mom as she encountered physical and then
Dancing With Dementia: Recognizing and Coping with the Early Stages of Dementia By Jemi Fraser We didn’t have a clue. As the children of immigrants, we knew next to nothing about dementia.
