Sherri Levine Honors her Mother’s Memory with Poetry

Nov 29, 2023 12:31 am

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As the year winds to a close, we’re finishing up incomplete projects and planning for next year. It’s a busy time. One project that has been languishing at the top of my to-do list is the pulling together of a poetry anthology featuring the work of the many fine poets who contributed to our live poetry event in April. Poetry for the Dementia Journey will include 133 poems written by 43 poets on a variety of themes related to dementia caregiving. It’s a breathtaking collection and I can’t wait to release it early next year.

This week’s new contributor to AlzAuthors is one of those poets, Sherri Levine, who has written about her caring journey with her mother in her collection Stealing Flowers From the Garden. She has also published a tribute to her mother's artistic legacy called A Joy to See, ekphrastic poems - poems in response to art - from 27 of the most prominent poets in Oregon.

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Poetry enables us to express and understand ourselves in difficult times, as well as in joyous times, and grants others a glimpse into the full realm of our human experience. The holidays are a great time to indulge in poetry, to read aloud with family, and to muse. Poetry books also make wonderful gifts. Here are some excellent resources from AlzAuthors:

Poetry for the Dementia Journey Booklet
Poetry for the Dementia Journey Podcast: Episode One, Episode Two
Poetry for the Dementia Journey on YouTube

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Our Latest Podcast

Miriam Green, author of The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer's Caregiver, lives in Israel, 30 miles from Gaza. In this podcast episode she talks to Marianne and Christy about her family's experience during war, especially her caregiving journey with her mother, who has Alzheimer's and resides in memory care.

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Giving Tuesday

November 28th is Giving Tuesday! AlzAuthors would like to give back by donating a Custom Caregiver Collection to a special organization such as a care home, dementia support group or senior center. If you know of a deserving organization that serves seniors, let us know!

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Our Final AlzAuthors Live Event for 2023 is November 29!

We're pleased to partner with Kensington Senior Living for this inspirational discussion on Holiday Insight and Wisdom with three of our authors, two living with dementia, Daniel Gibbs, MD and Gerda Saunders, and one a caregiver for her late husband, Jane Dwinell. Co-founder Marianne Sciucco will moderate. We'll talk about managing the added stresses and pressures the holidays bring to a dementia journey, and more. You may register for the FREE event below.

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Learn the History of Alzheimer's

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Managing Conflict During the Holidays

Worried about the holidays? Concerned about potential conflict? Professional mediator Kimberly Best, RN, MA, author of “How to Live Forever” shares her advice on how to avoid family conflict during the holidays.

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Last Call: Six Word Stories

We're finishing up collecting the six word memoirs. If you have not yet submitted yours please do so before December 31st. If you already have you're welcome to add more! We will be compiling all of the entries into an ebook.

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Susan’s Design of the Week

Please share Susan's beautiful and inspiring work across your own social media, newsletters, blogs, website, wherever you wish.

Caregiving often demands a big heart, patience, and a lot of energy! Your role is essential, but so is your wellbeing. AlzAuthors offers hundreds of #dementia resources to support your journey. #CargivingHappens https://alzauthors.com/

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AlzAuthors on Caregiver Chronicles

Marianne recently appeared on the "Caregiver Chronicles" podcast. You can hear her caregiving story and learn about the early days of AlzAuthors. "Caregiver Chronicles” is the story of one caregiver’s personal and professional journey as a caregiver. The host, Sarah Stelmach-Brown, was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 17 years. She is also the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum, and helped take care of members of her family through dementia. There's a wealth of helpful, inspirational information on this podcast.

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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.

New Tip Sheet: 10 Tips to Create a Holiday to Remember

We're also offering free downloads of our informative new Caregiver Tip Sheet: 10 Tips to Create a Holiday to Remember by Kimberly Best, RN, MA. Get yours here.

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