Rayna Neises, author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season

Nov 24, 2021 3:26 am

Dear Friends of AlzAuthors,

Our featured post this week is written by Rayna Neises about her lovely new memoir/caregiver guide, No Regrets; Hope for Your Caregiving Season. Although Rayna lived 200 miles from her dad, she and her family devised a nearly impossible plan to provide 24-hour care while keeping her father in his own home. Read Rayna's book and be inspired, knowing you are not alone in your journey.

Rayna writes:

After burying my dad in 2018 I reflected on the season of caring for him in his home with family members, paid caregivers and myself providing 24-hour care for the last 4.5 years of his life and realized I was honored, proud and thankful that I walked him all the way home, still lived a life that I loved, and had no regrets.

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On The Podcast

When her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Pam Ostrowski’s life changed, personally and professionally. She eventually wrote the book she wanted to read as a caregiver and became certified in dementia care so she could share her hard won knowledge with others. In this episode, we discuss the many levels of dementia care, the difference between loving and caring, and debunk the many myths that surround the dementia journey. Start listening now.

ICYMI

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Women on a Mission

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