
Their reality is different and trying to bring them into ours causes frustration for everyone. Listen to part 1 first because this episode picks up in the middle of our conversation.ĭon't invite their Dad/Grandpa to “our” reality. Sharing advice is the best way caregivers can help each other and that's what you'll get in this episode. We discussed the challenges associated with caring for a loved one with memory loss.

Presenting part two of my advice conversation with Hailey and her Mom. Jennifer is also available for speaking engagements. There you can see me in “action” and watch the bonus videos I share. Link to Ann's book (favorite things page)Īlso, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. AlzAuthors is an excellent resource put together by people who have walked in your shoes. They hope to make your life a bit easier. The AlzAuthors collection of books includes memoirs, novels, nonfiction, children’s books, and blogs – and the poignant real-life stories behind these works. Together, all AlzAuthors strive to eliminate the stigma surrounding the most important disease of our generation, estimated to affect 47 million people worldwide. These authors come together because Alzheimer’s and dementia have impacted their lives. You can also listen to the audiobook if you lack the time for meaningful reading.įollowing the publication of her book Ann found the group AlzAuthors. is a community of bestselling, award-winning authors who have never shaken hands or shared a cup of coffee. If you are raising children while caring for a parent you will love reading about Ann’s journey. What better way to change a caregiver’s world than to share a good conversation with them? I hope you enjoy this episode and that it changes your world in some positive way. Ann is a firm believer that good conversations can change the world. Both of us have found that conversations can have positive effects on those who are participating or listening. Hearing this conversation will certainly help any caregiver dealing with dementia. Reading her book allows us to follow her on this journey a journey that leads to a deeper understanding of her and what it means to love.ĭuring our conversation Ann and I share our collective advice, our bond as dementia daughters and our shared journey. After being plunged into an emotional journey Ann finds herself with a challenge to tackle. Ready to start a family, Ann was used to setting goals and accomplishing them.


Ann’s’ book is an autobiography tracing her life after marriage, through several miscarriages, aging parents, and her mother’s decline with Alzheimer's disease. Join me in my conversation with Ann Campanella, author of the book Motherhood: Lost and Found.
