New Podcast! Grace Under Pressure: A Caregiver's Journey from Professional to Personal

Mar 06, 2024 1:00 am

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In this new podcast, discover the unexpected truth about dementia care from a professional who found herself on the other side of caregiving. Mary Ann Drummond, a registered nurse and eldercare professional with over 30 years of experience in the field, shares her personal journey in caring for her mother with Lewy Body Dementia. Get ready to uncover the surprising insights that transformed her perspective and could change yours too. Find out what left her reevaluating her own caregiving advice and how she’s now championing a new approach. It’s a revelation that could reshape the way you think about dementia care. Mary Ann is the author of two books in the AlzAuthors collection: “Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide,” and “Grandma and Me: A Kid’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” She also authored a reminiscence therapy aid entitled “I Choose to Remember, ” which is available on her website.

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AlzAuthors Book Club:

Here's the schedule through April:

March 26th 7pm EST: Ruth Stevens– Stage Seven, a novel
April 30th 7pm EST: A gathering of poets for National Poetry Month: featuring Sherri Levine, Stealing Flowers from the Neighbors; Sue Fagalde Lick, Gravel Road Ahead; Daniel Potts, MD, Bringing Art to Life; Margaret Stawowy, co-editor of Storms of the Inland Sea, an anthology with Jim Cokas

To learn more or to become a member, please visit agingamazing.com.

Register here to get the link to the Zoom meetings.

Enjoy the replay from January's meeting with Andrea Couture.

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March 7th is Social Security's Slam the Scam Day

Our loved ones are at high risk of falling for Social Security scams, leading to fraud. Social Security fraud occurs when an unauthorized third-party gains access to someone's Social Security number and exploits it for their own financial benefit. This may lead to identity theft and financial loss. It could also impact medical care. Unraveling such fraud can be an expensive, time consuming, stressful ordeal. Let's avoid it.

On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, SSA.gov gives us tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing our money and personal information.

Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by:

Educating them about government imposter scams. Let them know they shouldn’t be embarrassed to report if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. It is important to report the scam as quickly as possible.
Sharing our Scam Alert fact sheet and helping educate others about how to protect themselves.

Report Social Security-related scams to the Social Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG): https://secure.ssa.gov/ipff/home.

Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information and follow SSA OIG on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest scam tactics. Repost #SlamtheScam information on social media to keep your friends and family safe.

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Susan’s Design of the Week

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Spring is just around the corner and the world is waking up! Whether you're a caregiver navigating everyday life or looking for motivation, AlzAuthors is here to support you on the #dementia journey. https://alzauthors.com/

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