Listen to the last in our Summer Series with HFC plus a New 6-Word Memoir Writing Prompt
Nov 16, 2022 12:30 am
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I recently had the opportunity to deliver a Custom Caregiver Collection to an Alzheimer's Association support group in Middletown, NY.
(L to R: Eileen Hendriksen, Alzheimer's Association, Marian Morris, support group member, Lisa Miller, temple executive director, Marianne Sciucco, Deborah Ackerman, group facilitator, Donna Davies, Alzheimer's Association)
I've been working with my local chapter in the Hudson Valley for many years, and when I was given the gift of one CCC to place locally I contacted them for suggestions on where it was most needed. We settled on the group at the Temple Sinai. I worked closely with the group's facilitator to determine which books would best meet their needs. They were interested in books pertaining to caring for a spouse, memoirs, and children's books. I gathered 15 titles to fill the beautiful handcrafted book shelf and carted it over there for a presentation.
The members of the support group and the Alzheimer's Association representatives present for the unveiling were thrilled with their new library, and I was just as pleased to have been able to present it to them. Donna Davies, said: "Books are such a lifeline when dealing with dementia, as sources of information, support, comfort, entertainment, and HOPE. This donation, and all that went into the creation of these books by so many authors, brings hope and light to those who most need it! Thank you!"
This is just one way AlzAuthors supports caregivers on a dementia journey. Your support makes this possible. Thanks for sticking with us.
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Our Latest Podcast
This is the third and last episode in our 2022 Summer Book Series with HFC featuring Christy Byrne Yates, MS. Christy is an expert in navigating the challenges and opportunities in life, including living in the “Sandwich Generation” (those raising children who are also caring for an aging parent), special needs education, and parenting. A former school psychologist, she applied many of the skills used in her work in her approach to caring for both of her parents, who each had dementia, while raising her own two children. She is the author of Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation. This episode is a replay of our August 16th HFC Summer Book Series. We discuss the gifts bestowed when we plan for our end-of-life needs, surviving life when you’re in the middle of the caregiver sandwich, and the bittersweet decisions that must be made when juggling caring for ill or aging parents while raising kids.
Watch it on YouTube!
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Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and a day to give organizations and causes we believe in financial support. Your tax-deductible donation to AlzAuthors allows us to continue to provide carefully vetted resources for caregivers. Please consider making a gift today.
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A new 6-Word Memoir Writing Prompt
To date we have two topics, 37 participants, and 90+ stories.
But we need more!
Here’s how to share your six words on what I wish I knew about Alzheimer's or dementia that I didn't find out until later:
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: b9xeuc4g
or visit https://app.sixwordmemoirs.com/topic/b9xeuc4g/s
3. Share one or as many six-word stories as you like!
To learn more about this project listen this All Home Care Matters podcast with co-founder and manager Marianne Sciucco
We can't wait to read your stories!
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The HHC Holiday Gift Guide is In!
We are grateful to be included in this collection of suggested caregiver gifts. Please be advised that AlzAuthors has not vetted these products and they are presented at the discretion of Happy Healthy Caregiver.
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Get a headstart on your holiday shopping. We offer a variety of apparel and useful everyday items with your choice of logo and color to tell the world you support Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers.
All sales support our mission to provide quality resources to family caregivers.
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