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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: If It’s Not Alzheimer’s, What is it?

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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I Get It About Caregiving

When one is a full time caregiver in an acute situation…like I have been recently with my husband, who uses a wheelchair, who has gone through shoulder surgery this past fall. We are still recovering. It’s intense. He is very … Continue reading

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AlzAuthors Team Gives Gifts to Caregivers!

AlzAuthors at the Alzheimer's Association Conference Click on the colored link above to see one of our great giveaway adventures! The AlzAuthors team (alzauthors.com) is happiest when we can put our books straight into caregivers’ hands. That’s exactly what we … Continue reading

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Free preview of 1st book: 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders To Bring You Both Back to Solid Ground

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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3rd Book Contribution: Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook

I’m honored to share a chapter in this book! Published in 2019, 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 … Continue reading

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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s and How to Get the Support You Both Need

Every month, and every day, I am glad to share my support and strategies with caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. As you may know, dementia is like saying there are “flowers” in a garden, … Continue reading

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2nd Book Contribution: Deborah Shouse’s Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

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

This picture was taken by a minister friend in PA. He’s had some physical issues at Christmas, but what better way to handle it than this? They brought the Christmas tree to the bedroom. Wow, the foot-up view just got … Continue reading

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

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 300+ authors in this group, so some … Continue reading

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Deborah Shouse’s Book: Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together – a Chapter from Tryn Rose Seley

http://wp.me/pZp4Q-Eq http://wp.me/pZp4Q-Eq Click on the link above to get a sneak peek at my chapter in Deborah Shouse’s new book. Thank you Deborah for the honor of sharing Alzheimer’s caregiving strategies with your readers. Her book, Connecting in the Land … Continue reading

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