Launching “Poetry For The Dementia Journey”: An AlzAuthors Anthology

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In this podcast host Marianne Sciucco is joined by an ensemble of talented poets to officially launch our anthology Poetry for the Dementia Journey This collection brings together caregivers who have personally navigated the complexities of caregiving diagnosis and emotional upheavals tied to Alzheimer s and dementia They write about many of the situations common to caregivers the impact of the initial diagnosis moving into assisted living or memory care saying goodbye From touching moments with loved ones to the nuanced challenges of caregiving these poems offer solace understanding and a break from the isolating silence often surrounding dementia Whether you re a caregiver a family member or someone seeking to understand the impact of Alzheimer s this anthology and today s episode provide a profound sense of connection and empathy You ll experience a myriad of emotions from sadness to joy despair and hope In the end you will be comforted in knowing that you are not alone Takeaways Gain insight into the profound impact of personal storytelling on Alzheimer s Understand the unique challenges and emotional impact of early onset Alzheimer s on families Explore the benefits of creative expression in providing holistic care for individuals with dementia Purchase Poetry for the Dementia Journey Timestamps and page numbers 2 30 Mariana Mcdonald Diagnosis p 30 5 06 Austin Alexis Dementia Intrigue not in book 7 12 Sue Fagalde Lick You Dance p 80 8 42 Gail Thomas A Daughter s Garland p 114 10 28 Judith H Montgomery Mother s Day at Aspen Ridge Assisted Living p 101 12 10 Ann Campanella Child Mother p 62 13 43 Margaret Stawowy Mother Country p 162 15 33 Eileen Kennedy Ritual p 59 16 41 Joy Johnston At the Crossroads p 167 17 47 Sherri Levine Stealing Flowers from the Neighbors p 147 20 37 Patricia McKernon Runkle Given the Mother Word PURE p 119 21 52 Alan Bern Boxae p 17 24 59 Kelly Dumar Mrs Bean s Snow p 158 29 00 Renee Terry Mucci Life p 127 30 55 Eileen Kennedy End of Day p 60 31 59 Mariana Mcdonald All the Books p 31 34 10 Austin Alexis The Patient p 95 36 58 Gail Thomas Alchemy p 116 39 47 Alan Bern Dream of Tangles p 15 40 40 Judith Montgomery Sometimes p 103 43 56 Kelly Dumar How He Asks p 157 45 15 Ann Campanella Beyond Words p 63 47 01 Margaret Stawowy Signs of Her Decline p 163 About the Moderator Marianne Sciucco About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge comfort and support Please subscribe so you don t miss a word If our authors stories move you please leave a review And don t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys We are a 501 c 3 charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs which include website hosting and maintenance fees service charges to keep things running smoothly and marketing expenses to promote our authors expand our content improve our reach and more Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer s and other dementias To sustain our efforts please donate here Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here Thanks for listening We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer org Want to be on the podcast Here s what you need to know We ve got merch Shop our Store Click here to visit this podcast episode