New Podcast: Untangling a Caregiver Writing Workshop

Feb 01, 2023 12:46 am

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We were thrilled to see news of AlzAuthors in three mainstream newspapers over the last week or so. The presentation of our most recent Custom Caregiver Collection by North Carolina author Mary Ann Drummond to Trinity Oaks, the senior living community that cared for her mother at the end of her life, was mentioned in the Salisbury Post. Thanks, Mary Ann! And thanks to Canadian author Rick Lauber for bringing this news story to our attention. Big thanks also go to last week's featured author, Patrick MacTaggart of Clackmannan, Scotland, who was so enthusiastic for his inclusion in AlzAuthors he sent out a news release to his local media, and two outlets picked it up: the Alloa Advertiser and the Dunfermline Press. Exposure in the media helps raise awareness of AlzAuthors, as well as Alzheimer's and dementia, which supports our goal to eliminate the silence and stigma that often surrounds these conditions. As you can imagine, it is near to impossible for our small team to keep up with the news and social media surrounding dementia. If you see AlzAuthors mentioned in the news, please let us know. The more eyes the better. Remember: Sharing our stories makes us strong.

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Our Latest Podcast

This week's podcast is a duet with authors Annette J. Wick and Pauletta Hansel, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, who are not only good friends but collaborators on writing workshops. Both have cared for mothers with dementia. Annette is a writer, speaker, and author of I’ll Have Some of Yours: What my mother taught me about dementia, cookies, music, the outside, and her life inside a care home, essays inspired by her dementia journey. Pauletta is a poet, essayist, and teacher who was Cincinnati’s first Poet Laureate (2016-2018). She is the author of Palindrome, a collection of poetry inspired by her personal caregiver experience. In this episode, we discuss their upcoming creative writing workshop for caregivers, beginning February 16, how digging deep through creative writing can be a therapeutic tool, and family dynamics in caregiving.

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Last call to sign up for this FREE writing workshop for caregivers

Participants will write to reflect on their own journey, and to share as much or as little writing as they wish in a supportive and safe circle of other caregivers. No previous writing experience is necessary. Four sessions: February 16: 1 pm - 3 pm EST, May 16: 1 pm - 3 pm EST, August 1: 1 pm - 3 pm EST, November 8: 10 am - 12 pm EST.

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Our Most Recent Author

Patrick McTaggart cares for his parents in Clackmannan, Scotland. To express his feelings regarding his father’s mixed dementia (Alzheimer's and vascular) and his family's journey, he has written a series of poems, published in his first volume of poetry, Our Dementia Journey. A retired IT professional, Patrick is donating all proceeds from the sale of his book to Alzheimer's Research UK. He invites readers to benefit from the power of poetry and contribute a poem for publication in a further collection of poems to be published in aid of dementia charities. Check out his website for more details.

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Don't Miss This Important Panel Discussion Airing February 14th

Protecting the privacy and dignity of our vulnerable elders (or anyone unable to grant informed consent) in the digital age is so important. We are proud to participate in this remarkable panel discussion on the "Ethics of Dementia and Social Media" with All Home Care Matters Podcast. The panel includes 9 of the world's leading dementia advocates, educators, influencers, and supporters, including our co-founder Marianne Sciucco and author Jennifer Bute, a retired physician living with dementia. You may watch or listen to this discussion on YouTube or your favorite podcast streaming platforms on February 14th. Contact the show for more information: marketing@allhomecarematters.com

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The AmazonSmile Program is Ending

We were disappointed to learn that Amazon is discontinuing its Smile program which helps nonprofits raise money. We're grateful to our friends and followers who have participated in this worthy program, giving us much needed funds to support our mission to provide quality resources to caregivers. The AmazonSmile program will wind down by February 20th, but purchases made until then will continue to deliver funds to AlzAuthors. After that, you may continue to support our mission by signing up to make monthly donations (even $5 a month helps) or a lump sum donation. Thank you for your support.

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Tell Us Your Story!

Yes! We are STILL looking for stories. We have dozens but need hundreds. Don't be shy! Tell us your six words and please share this project with family, friends, and followers on a dementia journey.

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

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

You can also use these links to read all the stories submitted thus far.

We want your stories!

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How to Support our Mission

Our mission is to provide quality resources for those concerned with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Please help by connecting with us in at least one new way this week:

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