Author Archives: Tryn Rose

About Tryn Rose

I want to lighten the step of those on the journey with Alzheimer's. From a decade of caregiving, and a lifetime of appreciating the human experience, the strategies I learned helped me, and I hope they will help you. I'm a musician, photographer, gardener, and author of "Extraordinary Days".

Firebird Book Award

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Tryn Rose

Thank you, Firebird Book Awards, for the “Inspiration” category prize this year! I wrote the book to inspire professional and family caregivers to gain energy for the journey ahead, creating solid ground under your feet and sparking ideas in your … Continue reading →

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Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Tryn Rose

“The experts I interviewed offer many ways to stay connected and creative. Across the globe, writers, painters, musicians, gardeners, dancers, expressive therapists, and other innovators are using the arts, creativity and imagination as connecting points, tapping into the spirit that … Continue reading →

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Tony Bennett: Music Saves His Life Every Day

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Tryn Rose

I watched an interview about Tony Bennett coming back to life as he weathers the storm of Alzheimer’s. It’s on YouTube, look for it. The conversation with his wife, and Anderson Cooper, says it all! As soon as his accompanist … Continue reading →

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Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Tryn Rose

I’m honored to share a chapter in this book! It’s for anyone who has family members at home, or living in care communities who love worship settings. From Native American to Christian to Buddhist to Jewish faiths and more, this … Continue reading →

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Preview of 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders To Bring You Both Back to Solid Ground

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Tryn Rose

Take care, and stay in touch, Tryn Rose Seley,Author, 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders To Bring You Both Back to Solid Ground at www.caregiverheart.com [email protected] PDF version of 15 Minutes of Fame For those of you who … Continue reading →

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If It’s Not Alzheimer’s, What is it?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Tryn Rose

As a full-time caregiver, I didn’t always know what caused dementia for the people I cared for. I just cared for them. Creativity with photos, music, and storytelling, which support the social and emotional/heart aspects of ourselves always makes life … Continue reading →

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AlzAuthors Team Gives Gifts to Caregivers!

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Tryn Rose

AlzAuthors at the Alzheimer's Association Conference Click on the colored link above to see our great giveaway adventure! The AlzAuthors team is happiest when we can put our books straight into caregivers’ hands. That’s exactly what we did in North … Continue reading →

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AlzAuthors: “15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders”

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Tryn Rose

I’m proud to be an AlzAuthor, a wonderful group of men and women who know what you’re going through, and have written books with heartfelt understanding, life stories, ideas, and inspiration. There are 150+ authors in this group, so some … Continue reading →

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I Get It About Caregiving

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Tryn Rose

When one is a full time caregiver in an acute situation… It’s not important if the forks are all in the right drawer slot. Some spoons spill over. It’s not critical to recycle or use everything efficiently. If there’s one … Continue reading →

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The Foot-Up View Just Got Better: Holidays and Alzheimer’s

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Tryn Rose

This picture was taken by my minister friend in PA. He’s had some physical issues at Christmas, but what better way to handle it than this? My sister-in-law called on my birthday, always near Thanksgiving, and shared this thought: she … Continue reading →

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