Sisterly Shove: Navigating Family Conflicts in Dementia Care with Malia Kline

Dec 18, 2024 4:18 pm

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Welcome back to AlzAuthors! We’re winding down 2024 with our latest podcast featuring Malia Kline, author of "Sisterly Shove: A Fight to Death Against Pancreatic Cancer and Dementia." In this deeply personal conversation, we discuss her co-caregiving journey for both parents with her cross-country sister, Diane Stinson, a physician. Hosted by Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates, with co-host Malika Moore, the conversation covers the emotional and practical realities of coordinating elder care when two very different care philosophies collide.

3 Key Takeaways:

Family Collaboration: Different perspectives can lead to better care strategies. Malia and her sister grew closer despite their differing opinions on their parent's care.
Early Conversations: Having discussions with loved ones about their wishes for care in case of incurable diseases or dementia can greatly help families prepare and make informed decisions.
Emotional Complexity: Caregiving often brings a mix of emotions, including relief and guilt. It's essential to acknowledge and process these feelings as part of the caregiving journey.

Join the conversation and explore more at AlzAuthors.com for resources, events, and support. Let's continue to support each other in this journey of caregiving.

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In Case You Missed It . . .

In this episode, we introduce Barbara Drake-Vera, author of the memoir "Melted Away: A Memoir of Climate Change and Caregiving in Peru." Marianne and Christy explore with Barbara her inspiring and unusual experience as a caregiver for her estranged father with Alzheimer's, moving him from the United States to Lima, Peru in the midst of his illness. Barbara's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of love, resilience, and cultural adaptation in caregiving. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Barbara's unique experience and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way. Her book "Melted Away" is a must-read, available on her website and various booksellers.

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2025 Books & Chit and Events

1/8 - NEW AUTHOR: Allison Applebaum, PhD, Stand By Me: a Guide to Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving

1/22 - Caring for Two Parents with Dementia at the Same Time, replay of November 19th AlzAuthors Live! virtual Q&A on podcast and YouTube

1/28 - Books & Chit Chat with Mary Crescenzo, The Planet Alzheimer’s Guide: 8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and Your Own, a caregiver guide

2/5 - NEW AUTHOR: Debra Hallissey, A Relationship Contract for Dementia Caregivers: Navigating the Complexities and Challenges of Caring for the Memory Impaired

2/18 - The Long Haul: The Impact of Long-Term Dementia Caregiving, an AlzAuthors Live! virtual Q&A with Jean Lee, Ann Campanella, and Loretta Woodward Veney

2/19 - Replay of Books & Chit Chat with Mary Crescenzo on podcast and YouTube

2/25 - Books & Chit Chat with Susan Landeis, In Search of Rainbows: a daughter’s story of loss, hope, and redemption, a caring for mother memoir

3/5 - NEW AUTHOR: Marilyn Raichle, Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey

3/19 - Replay of Books & Chit Chat with Susan Landeis on podcast and YouTube

3/25 - Books & Chit Chat with Debra Tann, Ed.D, The Race of Dementia, a caregiver guide

4/2 - NEW AUTHOR: David Bredbenner, Going Home,A Journey with Dementia

4/22 - Books & Chit Chat with Marita Golden. The Wide Circumference of Love, a novel

5/27 - Books & Chit Chat with Peter Berry and Deb Bunt, Slow Puncture: Living Well with Dementia, a memoir, and Walk With Me: Musing Through the Dementia Fog, poetry

6/24 - Books & Chit Chat with Jean Lee, Alzheimer’s Daughter, a caring for two parents memoir

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We have so much to learn . . .

Alzheimer’s advocate Phyllis Fehr joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her experience with diagnosis and dementia advocacy. A former ICU nurse based in Canada, Fehr was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 53 years old. Since diagnosis, she has been involved in anti-stigma work related to dementia and promoting the rights and abilities of people living with dementia, both in Canada and internationally. RSVP to this talk to learn more about her experience with Alzheimer’s and advocating for others like her.

WHEN: Friday, December 20th, at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET.

WHERE: Being Patient’s Facebook page

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Happy Holidays to All!

This is the last of our emails for this year.

We wish all our authors and friends a peaceful, happy holiday season,

and look forward to continuing our mission together in the new year.

Blessings to all!

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