Author Scott Rose Shares His Memoir, We Danced

May 24, 2022 7:45 pm

Dear Friend of AlzAuthors,

At age 67, and a decade post-retirement, my life could be slowing down, but quite the opposite is true. I remain energized and am involved in new learning each day because of AlzAuthors. I love connecting with our authors, and learning their stories. We help launch these experiences into the world to support others currently on the journey.

Each story is like a piece of sea glass, so unique...edges softened, worn, smoothed. Life wears us down through caregiving, but it can also smooth and soften us into a more compassionate version of ourselves. Take heart, Alzheimer's caregivers. You are not alone.

All of us on our management team want to tell you that we appreciate your involvement with and promotion of the resources on AlzAuthors.com.

Thank you!

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Introducing Our Latest Author:

Have you seen this gorgeous book? Scott Rose pours his spouse caregiver story out in We Danced: Our Story of Love and Dementia.

Scott writes:

I watched all the things that we built start to fade as things do, but saw our love remain – the most important aspect of our life together. Despite communication barriers and behavioral crashes, we sustained that love till, and through her last breath, with me weeping at her bedside.

Read the entire post:

https://alzauthors.com/2022/05/24/scott-rose-we-danced-love-and-alzheimers/

Retweet our announcement of Scott's post:

https://twitter.com/AlzAuthors/status/1529182927204098049

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On the Podcast: It's Catch Up Time!

The podcast is on a break as we prepare for our 7th anniversary celebration. We’ve got one pod later this month where you’ll learn more about what we've accomplished in the last year and what’s coming up next, and our 7th anniversary celebration plans. In the meantime, take some time to catch up on (or repeat) some earlier episodes:

Untangling Alzheimer's on a 10,000 Mile Trike Trip with Susan Straley

Untangling Caregiver Stress by Keeping a Journal with Vicki Tapia

Untangling End of Life Issues with Gerda

Untangling Personal and Professional Dementia Care with Paula Spencer Scott

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Reservations are still open for our next VQA

Caring for a father with a dementia diagnosis brings to caregiving its own special set of circumstances and considerations. In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore these changes and challenges with four of our authors. Their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey. Open to all interested parties, not just those caring for a father. The information will be informative and inspiring to all concerned with dementia. More details are available on our website or you may register below. Please join us!

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Last week to vote! Ends May 29th

Please vote for us in UK Health Radio's 2022 Awards in the "Dementia Support" category. Last year we won in the Listeners Vote category for "Care Organizations." You can help make us winners again. Thank you for your support. Listen to UK Health Radio, home of The "D" Word, the UK’s only dementia based radio show. Host Pete Hill talks to experts and people living with dementia to raise awareness of this condition affecting 50 million people across the globe. Pete has interviewed several AlzAuthors, and is open to requests to be on the show.

Vote Here!

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A long-time dream coming true...

For years we've wanted to find a way to get physical books into the hands of those who need them: caregivers and others concerned with dementia. With our tiny team of volunteers this seemed like a long shot. But our dream is coming true! We are now offering

real books

to real people

in real places

through Custom Caregiver Collections

Last week AlzAuthors presented a Custom Caregiver Collection to Carole Klingler, CEO and a Founder of a Dementia Friendly LIFE a 501c3 grassroots organization supporting people confronted by dementia. Carol is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, advocate and educator as well as a Master Trainer for Dementia Friends Ohio.

We owe a debt of gratitude to five special people who made this dream come true:

author Paulette Sharkey for her generous donation to launch this project
author and manager Susan Landeis and her husband, Randy, for the craftsmanship of these lovely table-top shelves which hold 15-20 books
management team members Jean Lee and Ann Campanella who wouldn't let go of this dream.

Stay tuned as we bring you news in June about how you can become involved in this new initiative.

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Our shop is open 24/7!

The best thing about our store is that it never closes! You can pick up something new whenever the mood hits. Our specialty items make terrific gifts, too. And all proceeds support our mission to provide quality resources for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. We're sure you'll find something you love. Please share pics of yourself wearing or using your AlzAuthors apparel on social media, using #AlzAuthors. Let the world know you're proud to be an AlzAuthor.

Shop Now!

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HFC Afternoon Comedy for Caregivers

May 25, 2022

3pm EST / 12pm PST

Join caregiver-comedians Arlieta Hall, Dani Klein Modisett, and J.Smiles for some some side-splitting laughs and leave feeling hopeful and equipped to find joy and laughter through caregiving.

Hosted by the hilarious Caitlin Reilly, you won’t want to miss out! FREE!

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Let's stay connected ...

Our mission is to provide quality resources for those concerned with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Please help by connecting with us in at least one new way this week:

Become an AlzAuthors Donor

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