Trudy Matoody and Grandma Ray: Understanding Alzheimer's with Love

Jan 30, 2024 8:12 pm

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Hello ,

I'm Jean, author of the memoir Alzheimer's Daughter written about my journey caring for both parents diagnosed on the same day. My caregiving experience lasted about eleven years from first suspicions to my parents' passing.

Although I worked full time as a 3rd grade teacher, I was not entrenched in the care of my own children as they were college age during my parents' illness.

However, I realize so many caregivers live within the triple whammy of 1) actively caring for young children, 2) working full time and 3) caregiving for a loved one...the sandwich generation.

That's why we believe, at AlzAuthors, that books written to explain Alzheimer's to young children are so important. Let's face it, children see our worry, hear us talk in hushed tones, and sense our overwhelmed exhaustion.

Marcia Ashford has written a lovely book that can help explain Alzheimer's with a loving tone of acceptance. I highly recommend Trudy Matoody and Grandma Rae for your family.

Our Most Recent Author, Marcia Ashford

Marcia tells us:

As a daughter of an Alzheimer’s patient, I understand. As someone who has experienced the impact of Alzheimer's firsthand, I wanted to create a resource for children that would help them understand this disease and how it affects their loved ones.

Read Marsha's Post on AlzAuthors

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Our Most Recent Podcast

In this episode, you will:

Hear personal stories of living with Alzheimer's and dementia
Discover lifestyle modifications to better manage these conditions
Learn how to navigate daily life
Understand the importance of family support

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AlzAuthors is pleased to be partnered with Dementia TLC, brought to you by All Home Care Matters, an award-winning podcast for caregivers. Dementia TLC strives to educate and provide support for those affected by dementia, including those living with the condition, their loved ones, carers, family, friends, colleagues, professionals, and all those that could benefit from a little bit of knowledge or support. You will find a large variety of resources on their site.

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Join us for February’s book club

February's read is "Be Brave: A Wife's Journey Through Caregiving" by Florrie Munat, a writer who cared for her husband with Lewy Body disease. Unlike other book clubs we don't require you actually read the book, although, obviously, that makes for a better discussion. But if you're short on time and would like to meet the author first you are welcome to join us.

Here's the schedule through April:

February 27th 7pm EST: Florrie Munat – Be Brave, a Wife’s Journey Through Caregiving
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.

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Susan’s Design of the Week

Please share this with your friends and followers on social media using the following text (if you'd like).

Becoming a caregiver can feel daunting, but we all have to take that first step. AlzAuthors has hundreds of #Alzheimers and dementia resources to guide you and help make the next step a little easier. https://alzauthors.com/

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We have so much to learn ...

Join Being Patient Live Talk for a live-streamed Q&A with Positive Approach to Care founder and dementia care expert Teepa Snow, who will be answering readers’ questions in real time.

Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of clinical and academic experience. Her experiences led her to the development of the GEMS® States of Brain Change and the Positive Approach® training strategies. Her company, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), provides online and in-person education and products to support those living with brain change. She also founded the Snow Approach Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. RSVP to save your seat for free.

WHEN: Thursday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Being Patient’s Facebook page

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