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

Posted on January 10, 2025 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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Tony Bennett: Music Saves His Life Every Day

Posted on January 10, 2025 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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I Get It About Caregiving

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Tryn Rose

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!

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Tryn Rose

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

Posted on January 4, 2025 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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3rd Book Contribution: Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Tryn Rose

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

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Tryn Rose

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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My first book, “15 Minutes of Fame” on the AlzAuthors site: 300+ strong and counting!

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Tryn Rose

https://alzauthors.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/solid-ground/ Thank you Vicki Tapia for sharing my book. Click above to see all authors on this team, more than 300 strong now! June is Brain Awareness Month. September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. November is Family Caregiver Month. But every … Continue reading →

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Music Makes the World Go ‘Round at Home or Wherever You Are

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Tryn Rose

Music is part of everyone’s lives. When leading school tours at the Musical Instrument Museum, I ask “Who plays a musical instrument?” Many hands went up; violin, guitar, piano, my dad plays drums!…” And then I ask “Who likes to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 1, 2025 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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