REMINDER: AlzAuthors Live! Caring for Mothers with Dementia is TODAY at 3 pm!
Jun 09, 2025 11:01 am
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Thank you for registering for our next AlzAuthors Live! event, "Caring for Mothers with Dementia - Three Sons Share Their Stories" TODAY, June 9th at 3 pm EDT / 12 pm PST via Zoom.
Here's the link to the Zoom session:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83999636971?pwd=FoqQrFqc1bWSapghZ6GCOxMAm4lVyb.1
Our knowledgeable lineup of panelists - David Bredbenner, Vincent Zappacosta, and Alfredo Botello – will offer three unique perspectives sharing their personal experiences and invaluable support and insights for other caregivers currently on a dementia journey.
Potential Topics
- Heeding the call to care
- Lifestyle adjustments
- Getting personal
- Learning new skills
- Handling grief
Meet the panelists
David Bredbenner: David, a technology professional, helped care for his mother, with his sister. He’s the author of “Going Home.” He says, “As we navigated this uncharted territory of dementia with my mom, I constantly came in contact with people that were in similar situations… that had more questions than answers and just wanted a safe space to vent or feel a little less alone. I wrote this book as a way to help people find comfort in community and that, even though it will often feel like it, you are not alone.” You can explore David's journey in his blog post and podcast here.
Vincent Zappacosta: Vincent is a writer, photographer and graphic designer. He and his husband Douglass Christensen cared for his mother using photography, video, music and laughter to ease the way, sharing their journey on his blog, which eventually became a book, “Dementia Mama Drama.” He says, “My intention with the book is to inspire caregivers and show how being creative and not always following the rules could lead to finding your own way of coping with dementia. I want the caregivers out there to know it is possible to make lemonade out of lemons, being thankful for what is rather than what was or what is going to be. Living in the moment while juggling a few hats has its rewards. It did for us.” Learn more about Vincent on his AlzAuthors blog post here, a podcast here, and a panel discussion here.
Alfredo Botello: Alfredo is our most recent author. He's an architect turned novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of the novel “Spin Cycle: Notes From A Reluctant Caregiver,” based on his story of caring for his mother with “likely early onset Alzheimer’s.” He says, “In desperation I wrote Spin Cycle. I know that when I read anything that resonates with me, be it graffiti on the wall of a bathroom or a line in a highbrow novel, I feel comforted. I feel less alone. If one person reads Spin Cycle and thinks, “that character is feeling, doing and saying exactly what I’m feeling and doing and saying – thank god I’m not alone,” then I’ve done my job.” Learn more about Alfredo here.
Buy the books
Going Home, by David Bredbenner
Dementia Mama Drama, by Vincent Zappacosta
Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver, by Alfredo Botello
Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales at no additional cost to you or the author.
Meet the Moderators
This event will be recorded and published on our podcast and YouTube Channel.
Question? Contact alzauthors@gmail.com
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Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary and Raise Awareness of Alzheimer’s
AlzAuthors celebrates our 10th Anniversary this June, which is also National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We’re excited to spotlight our wonderful authors along with our supporters who work in the dementia field this month. Please help by sending us one or more of the following:
- a photo of you with your AlzAuthors book and a quote about AlzAuthors
- a photo of you with any AlzAuthors merchandise (t-shirt, hat, mug, etc.)
- a photo of you, your logo and a quote about AlzAuthors
- a short video (less than 1 minute) of you, your book and something you appreciate about AlzAuthors
We will share this information in our newsletter and on social media.
Please email your submission to alzauthors@gmail.com.
Carol Amos shared this with us:
Thanks Carol! She is the author of “H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer’s Journey: Help, Organization, Preparation, and Education for the Road Ahead.”
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Be a part of something special with an AlzAuthors limited-edition 10th anniversary t-shirt! Available in sizes small -XXL. Specify your choice of logo with image 1. or 2. on the order form. Comes in white only.
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Start Spreading the News . . .
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we published a news release telling our story and outlining our plans for this momentous year. Here it is. Please share this with your family, friends, followers and contacts in dementia care.
Thank you.
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Take a Chance on Our 10th Anniversary Book Giveaway!
Winners selected monthly!
First four winners were chosen!
Watch your email inbox for notification!
Enter once to win all year.
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2025 Books & Chit Chat, Podcasts, and AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Events
7/2 - NEW AUTHOR: Marjorie Maddox, Seeing Things, a poetry collection
8/2 - Replay of Poetry for the Dementia Journey
Starting in September: Our First FIlm Festival! Stay tuned for details.
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Your Management Team
L to R: Vicki Tapia, Ann Campanella, Christy Byrne Yates,
Marianne Sciucco, Susan Landeis, and Jean Lee
How to reach us:
Marianne Sciucco: podcast host/producer
mariannesciucco@gmail.com
Jean Lee: acquisitions editor, Custom Caregiver Collections
jean@alzheimersdaughter.com
Vicki Tapia: acquisitions editor, children's books
vicki.tapia@gmail.com
Ann Campanella: Custom Caregiver Collections
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