Nancy Poland Writes about her Father's Journey with Lewy Body Dementia

Apr 20, 2022 12:46 am

Dear Friend of AlzAuthors,

Nancy Poland is a humorous, practical, and thoughtful author, speaker, and trainer, focused on caregiving. As a volunteer educator for the Alzheimer’s Association, she brings her experience as a caregiver for her dad, who had Lewy body dementia. Her book uses his poetry, giving the reader a glimpse into the man he was before Lewy.

Nancy writes:

Authoring this book was at times difficult as it was hard to relive the painful times. I struggled with how much to reveal about our family, and what to keep private. But it was also a revelation. I learned so much about my dad and myself through research and putting our story into writing.

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April is National Poetry Month

Ann Campanella has written two volumes of poetry centered on her caregiving journey. What Flies Away, an award-winning poetry collection, tells the story of her mother's descent into Alzheimer's, her father's sudden death and the miracle of her daughter's birth. These poems, called "astonishingly beautiful," are written with a sense of awe that transforms even the most difficult moments into something precious. The Beach Poems is a collection of poetry inspired by Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift from the Sea. After caring for her mother for 14 years, Ann went on a series of retreats at the beach. These retreats inspired memories and nourished her soul, ultimately carrying her through grief to a place of joy. Ann is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and the author of Motherhood Lost and Found.

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