Listen to our latest podcast: Dementia Care Around the World, Part One

Oct 05, 2022 12:05 am

As Ian leaves us with unbelievable wreckage in its wake, we pray for those whose lives were changed forever.

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Dear AlzAuthor,

And just like that, summer is over and fall has begun. The seasons switched on schedule in the Hudson Valley. On September 22, the autumnal equinox, Mother Nature changed her mood, leaving behind glorious end-of-summer temps in the 80’s and ushering in fall with temps in the 50’s and 60’s. There’s a chill in the air, and a need to bundle up with long pants, long sleeves, socks, shoes, and maybe a jacket. This only proves that change is one thing we can always count on, whether it’s welcome or not. We prepare for it, alter our attitudes and our plans, adjust, and, hopefully, enjoy it. Autumn is the season for apple cider, pumpkin spice, the beauty of the foliage as trees prepare for winter, and hunkering inside, preferably with loved ones and a stack of good books. Happy fall, y’all!

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New on the Podcast

In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore the similarities and differences caregivers and those living with dementia encounter as they seek care and search for solutions to the many questions and problems a dementia diagnosis brings. The speakers featured in this event represent the United States, Canada, and Argentina. We hope their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey. This discussion was recorded on September 13th, 2022. This event was originally scheduled with three of our authors - Cindy Weinstein (US), Donna Thomson (Canada), and Katya De Luisa (Costa Rica) - but heavy rainstorms prevented Donna and Katya from participating, although we did get to hear from Donna briefly. Both Donna and Katya have been on the podcast in the past. You can find their episodes here.

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Introducing our newest author: Dave Iverson

Emmy winner, writer, documentary film producer/director and retired broadcast journalist Dave Iverson cared for his mother for ten years, until her passing at age 105. His memoir, Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, an Aging Son and Life’s Final Journey shares their story.

Dave tells us:

I wanted to write "Winter Stars" for a number of reasons, but one is certainly because that ten-year caregiving odyssey humbled me, changed me and reoriented me perhaps more than any other life experience. It was both the most challenging thing I’d ever done and in many ways one of the most deeply rewarding.

Meet Dave

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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Bute

We are happy to share the news that our very own Dr. Jennifer Bute has won the 2022 Dementia Alliance International Richard Taylor Advocates Award! Dementia Alliance International (DAI) is a collaboration of like-minded individuals diagnosed with dementia providing a unified voice of strength, advocacy, and support in the fight for individual autonomy for people with dementia. Jennifer is a medical doctor in the UK who retired early due to her own dementia diagnosis. An active member in DAI since its inception in 2014, she has always said she was greatly inspired by Richard Taylor and called him a friend. Jennifer is the author of Dementia from the Inside: A Doctor's Personal Journey of Hope and blogs at GloriousOpportunity.org.

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More inspiring stories have been added to our Six-Word Memoirs project!

Here are a few examples:

Caregiving love expanded my capability zone.
My parent's journey showed true love.
Moms diagnosis taught me about me.
My life rearranged but I survived.
Went shopping for flowers bought bread
Daughter, friend, nurse, stranger. All me.

Here’s how to share your six words on our topic:

1. Go to this link https://app.sixwordmemoirs.com/

where you’ll be prompted to login with a name/password/email.

2. Then go to Join Topics and use this code: a8tt44di OR

visit https://app.sixwordmemoirs.com/topic/a8tt44di/s

3. Share one or as many six-word stories as you like!

We can't wait to read your stories!

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Join Our Annual Book Sale and Giveaway

This is our annual sale and a great way to not only showcase your book but bring awareness to Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. It’s also a fundraiser to support our mission to bring quality, carefully vetted resources to those who need them. Register now as the deadline is October 21.

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Need something new to keep you warm this fall?

We've got you covered!

From October 5th to 9th you'll get 15% off when you shop our store!

Please support our efforts to bring quality resources to caregivers.

Send us photos of yourself wearing or using your items and we'll post them on our social media. Authors, include your books or resources!

Send to alzauthors@gmail.com

Start shopping!

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Blue Ridge Dementia Caregivers Conference

Our friends Bobbi and Mike Carducci are hosting a caregiver conference on Monday, October 10th at Our Lady of Victory Hall, which is adjacent to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 37730 St. Francis Ct., Purcellville, VA. Bobbi is the author of Confessions of An Imperfect Caregiver and Caregiver - You Are Not Alone.

Get the details here

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