Hello ,—Writing this “on the road.” As I mentioned earlier this year, my husband retired, as of December 31 and we’ve set off on a month-long journey of discovery. Pulling our tiny camper, we’re currently heading south, with a plan to arrive in the h...
Hello wonderful poets!We are thrilled to have you join us for our Poetry for the Dementia Journey virtual event on Tuesday, April 18th, starting at 2 p.m. EST, where a community of poets will share poetry about their caregiving journeys. Our goal is...
Hello ,April is one of my favorite months because of the perfect weather we seem to get here in North Carolina after the on-again, off-again glimpses of spring throughout March. The earth comes alive again as dogwoods burst into bloom and wildflowers...
Hello ,This email just went out to our mailing lists. Please register if you plan to attend as a panelist and read at the program. I am trying to keep a meticulous list of panelists.If you are unable to attend please let me know. We are no longer acc...
Please copy and share this invitation with all your caregiver connections.Hello ,An InvitationApril is National Poetry Month Please join us for a virtual celebration of poetry for the dementia journeyon Tuesday, April 18th at 2 pm EST on Zoom.A commu...
Hello ,Caring for a loved one can come on suddenly, as many of us have discovered, without warning or preparation. I am fresh off my own caregiving journey, which started just after Christmas, with no warning or preparation, and ended on March 14th,...
Hello ,Springtime is for new growth! At AlzAuthors, ideas for new ways to support caregivers are always popping.Our Custom Caregiver Collections offer support and a hand to hold for caregivers (and those with dementia). These collections, welcome add...
Hello ,Do you know what occurred two days ago on March 20? If you’re like me and have been eagerly anticipating it, you’ll say, “Yes, of course I know. Two days ago was the first official day of Spring, 2023!” I know Mother Natu...
Hello ,Words. Do they really matter?As a writer, I find words to be of great import. Words can shape minds, attitudes, action, and change the world. In dementia care, words can make a tremendous difference in the outcome of a journey, a day, or even...
Hello ,We've been waiting for Melissa Bernstein's post to launch for months now and it's a good one! Melissa is an occupational therapist and offers you a cookbook to not only help you provide healthy meals made from wholesome ingredients, but to als...