Our Annual Caregiver Appreciation Book Sale & Giveaway Starts Today!

Nov 09, 2022 12:21 pm

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It's that time of year again: Our Caregiver Appreciation Month Book Sale & Giveaway! This is one way we give back to you. Many of our authors have generously discounted their books and some have even scheduled a giveaway. You can take advantage of these prices to stock your caregiver library or share these books with friends and family on a caregiver journey. Shop early: The sale ends November 15th.

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Our Latest Podcast

Laura Davis and her mother had a troubled relationship that began in her teenage years. It seems Laura did not live up to her mother's expectations. They were often at war with each other and grew estranged over decades, finally coming to some sort of functional truce after Laura became a mother herself. When her mother was in her eighties and showing signs of cognitive decline, she surprised Laura by moving cross-country from her home in New Jersey to live near Laura and her family in California. Laura's memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars, tells her dramatic story of becoming caregiver to her mother who had betrayed her in the past. Her inspiring book is not only raw and honest but filled with compassion and forgiveness. In this episode, we discuss mending broken relationships, caregiving for a loved one with dementia who has caused you great pain, and the healing power of writing.

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Coming soon!

Two AlzAuthors are featured in this live panel discussion: Ruth Stevens, author of Stage Seven, a novel, and Cindy Weinstein, co-author of Finding the Right Words, an invaluable guide for families dealing with a life-changing diagnosis.

Several other experts are included and will discuss the unique challenges faced by caregivers for adults living with dementia.

Hosted by the Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Ruth will present the gift of an AlzAuthors Custom Caregiver Collection to the library at this event.

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This too!

The Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is hosting a virtual caregiver panel discussion on Tuesday, November 15 at 2 pm EST featuring three AlzAuthors: Daniel Kenner, Room for Grace, a Caregiver Memoir, Kate Hanley, Breakfast Memories: a Dementia Love Story, and Marianne Sciucco, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story and a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors. The first half of the program will cover Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, hosted by Josh Deschino, a community educator for the Alzheimer's Association. In the second half the authors will discuss their books and the value storytelling can bring to a dementia journey. The event is free.

Or call 1-800-272-3900

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New topic!

The response to our 6-Word Project has been so exciting and insightful that we added a second topic!

What I wish I knew about Alzheimer's or dementia

that I didn't find out until later

Here are the latest stories:

Caregiving cannot be a solo journey.
Books by caregivers are excellent companions.
The emotional connection offered through music.

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: b9xeuc4g

or visit https://app.sixwordmemoirs.com/topic/b9xeuc4g/s

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

Listen as co-founder and manager Marianne Sciucco tells podcast host Lance Slatten all about our 6-Word Memoir project in this All Home Care Matters podcast:

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We can't wait to read your stories!

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