Poetry for the Dementia Journey - An AlzAuthors Anthology

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcomed AlzAuthors to the show to learn about their new book "Poetry for the Dementia Journey - An AlzAuthors Anthology".
Marianne Sciucco - Co-Founder of AlzAuthors
Marianne Sciucco is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse, using her skills and experience to create stories that bear witness to the humanity in all of us. She writes contemporary, women's and young adult fiction. With more than 20-years’ experience as a staff nurse and case manager, she's worked with countless families dealing with issues related to aging, elder care, Alzheimer's, and dementia. In 2002, she put the two together and began writing about the intricate lives of people struggling with health and family issues. She published her debut novel, "Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story," in 2013 to glowing reviews.
This book led her to become a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Started by three women who had each written a book about dementia in 2015, there are now more than 350 author contributors. She is the producer and host for Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia, an AlzAuthors Podcast. When not writing she works as a campus nurse at a community college in New York's Hudson Valley.
Ann Campanella - Manager and Director of AlzAuthors
Ann Campanella is a former magazine and newspaper editor. She is the author of two award-winning memoirs and four collections of poetry. Her writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, literary journals and online sites across the country and around the world.
Her first memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found, tells the story of her mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s at the same time Ann was trying to become a mother and dealing with a series of miscarriages. This memoir was named “One of the best Alzheimer’s books of all time,” by Book Authority two years in a row.
Celiac Mom, Ann’s second memoir, tells the story of her daughter’s celiac diagnosis and her family’s transition to a gluten-free lifestyle and has become a “go-to” resource for those with celiac.
Two of Ann’s poetry books, What Flies Away and The Beach Poems, capture poignant moments of living with and loving someone with dementia.
Ann is a manager and director of AlzAuthors, a nonprofit organization representing hundreds of books about Alzheimer’s and dementia. In 2018, she was recognized by her hometown newspaper as one of the Most Influential Women in her community for her work promoting Alzheimer’s awareness.
Ann and her husband live on Lake Norman in North Carolina and enjoy nightly sunsets.
Sue Fagalde Lick - Caregiver & Author
Sue Fagalde Lick, who lives on the Oregon coast, has published three poetry chapbooks, Gravel Road Ahead, The Widow at the Piano, and Blue Chip Stamp Guitar, and a full-length collection, Dining Al Fresco with My Dog. Her prose books include Stories Grandma Never Told, Childless by Marriage, and No Way Out of This: Loving a Partner with Alzheimer’s. When not writing, she plays music wherever people will listen.
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The work of AlzAuthors is crucial in increasing public awareness about Alzheimer's.

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More shows and resources are what we need to band together and support these family caregivers.

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Marianne Sciucco’s stories truly resonate with caregivers and families affected by dementia.

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AlzAuthors' initiative is essential for raising Alzheimer’s awareness.

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We really believe in and support the work that AlzAuthors is doing.

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The people and resources at Alzauthos have been incredibly helpful to our family and always recommend them.

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The stories of Marianne Sciucco have a profound impact on families and caregivers of those with dementia.

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Poetry for the dementia journey is a beautiful, heartfelt anthology.

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We are big fans and supporters of the work AlzAuthors is doing. We learned about them a while ago here, thanks!

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What we need is more resources and shows to come together to help these family caregivers.

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A touching tribute to those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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We recently completed watching this episode, and it made us feel so wonderful to know that nice people exist.

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We just finished watching this episode and it really warms our hearts knowing there are good people out there.

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This is exactly what I was talking about two weeks ago with my dad, our mother has dementia and love poetry.

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We love AlzAuthors and All Home Care Matters!

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Poetry with heart that sheds light on the dementia path.

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I really appreciate how concise and direct each of your tutorials are.

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Thank you for providing this fascinating resource on poetry therapy for loved ones suffering from dementia.

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I appreciate how all of your videos are brief and to the point.

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Heartfelt poetry bringing light to the dementia journey.

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Ann Campanella’s poetry captures the emotional experiences of dementia.

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I adore how succinct and to the point all of your videos are.

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I have read Marianne's book Blue Hydrangeas and couldn't put it down thank you for giving us another book

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I'm excited to buy this book for the adult day care in our community and use the poems as a teaching tool.

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I adore how succinct and direct each of your videos are.

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I appreciate you sharing this touching and significant story.

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This looks so good! I love how quick and to the point all your videos are.

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Sue Fagalde Lick’s poems provide solace to those dealing with Alzheimer's.

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I appreciate you providing us with another book.

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Thanks, Lance - I have said this before on other videos but you always seem to find really great resources!

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This is an interesting resource using poetry for therapy and for loved ones living with dementia thank you.

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This anthology highlights the emotional depth of living with dementia.

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All Home Care Matters and AlzAuthors are our favorites!

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Excellent conversation about the effects of dementia using poetry.

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you consistently manage to locate really excellent materials!

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I read Marianne's book Blue Hydrangeas and found it to be really engaging.

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Our family has found Alzauthos' staff and resources to be very helpful

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Extremely well-done. Thank you!

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I am looking forward to purchasing this book for our local adult day center and using the poems as an exercise

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Great discussion on the impact of dementia through poetry.

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That was incredibly fascinating. Even though I'm not a big fan of poetry, I can see its value.

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AlzAuthors offers invaluable resources for those navigating Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Poetry by Ann Campanella eloquently conveys the emotional toll that dementia takes.

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I respect the effort you put forth.

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Outstandingly well-done.

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Thanks to you, we found out about them here a while back!

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That was really interesting I am not a poetry fan but I can appreciate how helpful poetry can be.

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Great interview AHCM!

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we need more loves like this

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Lance - well done!

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thank you so much.

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The emotional complexity of living with dementia is emphasized in this anthology.

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We always recommend them.

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My father and I were discussing just this two weeks ago

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fantastic video, keep it up!

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I'd be interested in finding out more about Sue's books

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our mother loves poetry and is suffering from dementia.

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Poems by Sue Fagalde Lick offer comfort to Alzheimer's patients.

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Regards, Lance. As I've mentioned in previous videos

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I would love to learn more about the books that Sue has written - are those available also?

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I would love to learn how to get my book as part of the alzauthors library could you share how I can do that?

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Could you please tell me how to get my book added to the AlzAuthors library?

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Are they also available?

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I love this show but get upset that you have to go to TH-cam to find these types of resources, why?

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Although I adore this show, I find it annoying that these kinds of tools can only be found on TH-cam. Why?

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amazing video, keep it up!