Happy Holidays from AlzAuthors

Dec 21, 2022 2:31 am

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The Management Team of AlzAuthors sends our warmest wishes to all those who celebrate the holidays. You lift our hearts and brighten our days!

In 2022, we’ve

· Welcomed AlzAuthors Associates Andrea Couture and Christy Yates to our team,

· Added over 30 new books and authors to our website,

· Profiled filmmakers Susie Singer Carter and Frank Silverstein,

· Created our own AlzAuthors video for our home page,

· Had over 50,000 downloads of 80 episodes of Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia: An AlzAuthors Podcast,

· Placed 300-400 of our authors’ books in Custom Caregiver Collections in care homes, senior centers, nursing schools, adult day care centers, university programs and hospice centers,

· Offered 4 Virtual Events with AlzAuthor experts:

· Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia

· When Dad has Dementia

· Dementia Care Around the World

· Dementia with Difficult People

· Collaborated with Hilarity for Charity in our Summer Book Series,

· Began work on expanding our YouTube Channel.

We couldn't do this important work without you! As leaders in the Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving field, we can expand our reach with your support. If you'd like to make an end-of-year donation, click below.

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Thank you for embracing our mission and helping us light the way for dementia caregivers throughout the year!

May you have the happiest, healthiest holiday season!

On behalf of our Team (Marianne, Jean, Vicki, Kathryn, Ann & Susan)

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AlzAuthor Leah Stanley's New Books

When she was 29 years old, Author Leah Stanley’s grandparents went missing. They turned up four days later in a wrecked car on the side of the road. Both were subsequently diagnosed with dementia. Leah became their caregiver, something she shares was “one of the toughest things” she’s ever experienced. Years later, based on that experience, she wrote Goodnight Sweet: A Caregiver’s Long Goodbye, which AlzAuthors profiled in 2019.

Her newest book is entitled Everything I Wish I Had Known: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia.

Discussing this new book, Leah shares:

It’s actually available in two formats: one is “The Quick Reference Guide” which is a bullet-point format; it will be very helpful for someone in a situation like mine where they need a lot of info super-quick. The other is “The Unabridged E-book,” a deep dive covering multiple caregiving areas including legal, medical, financial, family relationships, safety and caregiver self-care.

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Tips on Managing Family Conflict for the Holidays and Everyday

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, but they can be particularly daunting for caregivers. The added obligations and commitments, plus the shopping, wrapping, cooking and baking, can be more than we can handle on top of all of our other duties. And then there are the difficulties caused by family conflict, old resentments, drama, and more. In this video series, Kimberly Best, RN, MA shares her knowledge and expertise in conflict management to help you enjoy the best holiday you can envision. Kimberly is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story.

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New Products in Time for the Holidays!

May your days be merry and bright with this great tumbler.

Comes in two sizes and two shades of purple!

Visit AlzAuthors Creations for more custom items.

A portion of all proceeds supports AlzAuthors and our ongoing efforts

to offer Alzheimer's and dementia resources to caregivers.

Learn More Here!

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Save the Date!

Marianne will be interviewed on Dementia Carers Count, a Facebook Live show for caregivers from the UK. She’ll talk about the value of storytelling in caregiving, AlzAuthors, and more. Join her on Thursday, December 29 at 1:30 pm GMT, or 8:30 am EST.

Join Here!

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Caregiver Writing Workshop for 2023

Here's a writing workshop for caregivers from Annette J. Wick, author of I'll Have Some of Yours and Pauletta Hansel, author of Palindrome, poems about her mother's journey through dementia. Annette and Pauletta 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. 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. Four sessions throughout 2023. Free.

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Last-minute gifts

How about one of our mugs? Pair it with a book from our bookstore for the perfect holiday gift.

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