Our “Keys Bags Names Words” Film Discussion is now on the Podcast

Nov 08, 2023 1:01 pm

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Has a book or movie ever moved you so deeply you thought about it for days after you finished the book, turned off the TV, or left the theater? Stories can move us in many ways, give us hope, shed light on an important cause, spur us to action, provide comfort for tough times, or linger in our minds. This week’s podcast is one that might stay with you awhile as we hear from the producer and project lead of “Keys, Bags, Names, Words,” a documentary film of hope in aging and dementia. We’re joined by director and producer Cynthia Stone and Caroline Prioleau, the project lead who co-leads the hear/say oral history project, which was a catalyst for the film. Hearing more about the genesis of the project and how the film has touched so many lives - including the filmmaker’s lives - is fascinating. Listeners on the call watched the film, and have high praise for the work. I know you’ll be captivated as I was with how deeply moving the film has been for so many.

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In Case You Missed It: Our 100th Podcast

This is our 100th podcast episode! We started in November 2020, and recently achieved more than 105,000 downloads! Thank you to all our guests for sharing their stories, and to our thousands of listeners who have given us their precious time, subscribed to our channel, and left reviews and ratings. We could not do any of this without you. You can catch up on all our episodes here. Season 2024 is in the works!

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Our Latest Author

D. Liebhart's House on Fire was inspired by her personal journey with her father and his vascular dementia. As time wore on, her family's situation became more and more like that of the characters in her book, until she felt she was "living her book." She writes: I can’t say that I wrote this novel with the intent to do anything except tell an authentic story about an issue facing a staggering number of people. According to the WHO, fifty-five million people worldwide have dementia with ten million new cases each year. It is a leading cause of disability and dependency. My hope is that this book might prompt some of the challenging conversations our society needs to have about this condition, the people who live with it, and the people who care for them.

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Triple Your Support During National Family Caregivers Month

Donations for Custom Caregiver Collections will be Matched up to $2500

AlzAuthors is excited to support family caregivers every month. But during the month of November, National Family Caregivers Month, we are tripling the impact of your gift to us! For every dollar you donate towards our Custom Caregiver Collections, two anonymous donors will each match these funds (up to a total of $2,500). So, a $100 donation will be worth $300! When someone receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia, the whole family is affected. Each person is suddenly thrust onto a new and difficult path. Our books provide a handrail for the journey with practical advice, hope and inspiration. Over the past 18 months, AlzAuthors has placed these valuable collections in care homes, senior centers, memory cafes, university settings and professional libraries. Your donation will help us share these important resources with more caregivers. Simply click the Donate button below.

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AlzAuthors on Caregiving Club on Air with Sherri Snelling!

Marianne was thrilled to talk about AlzAuthors with Caregiving Club on Air host Sherri Snelling, a gerontologist and author. The episode also features our own Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio, who’s recently published her first book, Betty the Bald Chicken, and Lisa Tyburski of George Glenner Centers and the Town Square for Dementia Day Care Villages – an innovative model for caring for those with Alzheimer’s in an active, engaging environment (think Disneyland for Dementia).

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Caregiver Month Gifts for You

November is National Family Caregivers Month! In honor of family caregivers caring for a loved one with dementia we’re offering FREE copies of our audiobook “Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving Stories: 58 authors share their inspiring personal experiences” to US and UK subscribers while they last. Please email alzauthors@gmail.com to request a copy. Ebooks are also available worldwide. Click here for an ebook. Paperback copies are available on Amazon.

We're also offering free downloads of our informative Caregiver Tip Sheet: 13 Helpful Tips for the Long-Distance Caregiver compiled by Marianne Sciucco from her experience caring for her parents from 250 miles away. Get yours here.

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Caregiver Gifts to Get and Give

The holidays are nearly upon us! Stumped for gifts? Short on time?Check out Happy Healthy Caregiver's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide, specially curated for individuals who care for their friends or family or need a gift idea for those they care about. Our guide is designed to help you discover the perfect gifts that will make this holiday season memorable. From practical and innovative solutions to heartfelt tokens of gratitude, we’ve got you covered with the latest and most meaningful gift ideas.The gift ideas organized into the following categories:

Stocking Stuffers

Experiences over Things

Gift Ideas for Caregivers and Care Recipients

Self-care Must-haves

Gifts that Keep on Giving

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Upcoming Events

Virtual Writing Workshop November 8th

AlzAuthors Annette Januzzi Wick and Pauletta Hansel lead online creative writing experiences designed to help family caregivers, past or present, explore the gifts and challenges of their lives through poetry, storytelling, and journaling. Their next workshop is on November 8th at 10 am EST. In this workshop, participants write to reflect on their own journey and to share as much or as little writing in a supportive and safe circle of other caregivers. No previous writing experience is necessary. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to class date. Listen to their podcast.

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Four Authors Featured in Washington Symposium

We are happy to see four of our wonderful authors come together for this important and timely event on November 9th from 2:00 -3:30.

Madison House Independent and Assisted Living Community

12215 NE 128th St Kirkland, WA

Congratulations Naomi Wark, Rosalys Peel,

Steph Jagger, and Florrie Munat

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Audiologist Natalie Stephenson joins Being Patient Live Talks on Friday, November 10th, at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET to discuss how hearing care can support overall well-being and brain health. She will also address how considering hearing loss during diagnosis can foster more accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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