On the Podcast: Poetry for the Dementia Journey
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA In celebration of National Poetry Month, we hosted a gathering of poets on April 18th to share work inspired by their dementia experiences. Why poetry? We
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA In celebration of National Poetry Month, we hosted a gathering of poets on April 18th to share work inspired by their dementia experiences. Why poetry? We
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA An Invitation April is National Poetry Month Please join us for a virtual celebration of poetry for the dementia journey on Tuesday, April 18th at
“It’s been well-established that writing and honest sharing are deeply healing practices that relieve anxiety, increase resilience, and promote self-compassion. Sharing caregiving stories with those facing similar challenges diminishes isolation by providing
AlzAuthors offers many stories from caregivers who have each lived a unique journey. For some, caregiving came easy, a duty lovingly fulfilled. For others, it involved a complicated choice to reconnect with
By Laura Davis, California, USA My 2021 memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars, tells the story of my embattled relationship with my mother, our determination to love one another, and the dramatic and
By Linda Austin Konnichi wa, obaasan, o-genki desu ka? My Japanese mother suffered from Alzheimer’s. She spent her last three years in a care home and I went there nearly every day
How did 7 years sneak up on us? This little project was meant to last 30 days and here we are, counting 7 years of sharing dementia stories from personal experience to
AlzAuthors is once again partnering 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.
Caring for a father with a dementia diagnosis brings to caregiving its own special set of circumstances and considerations. In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explored these changes and challenges
By Nancy Poland Dancing with Lewy is a memoir about my dad, Lee, a World War II Veteran, business owner, artist, and fiercely independent man who was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia.
