Podcast appearances and mentions of vicki tapia

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of AlzAuthors with the founding members and more.   About Marianne Sciucco:   Marianne Sciucco is a founder of AlzAuthors and the author of Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story. She's also co-producer and host of their podcast Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia.   About Deb Bunt:   Deb took early retirement from her role in the youth offending service in London and moved to Suffolk seven years ago. As well as acquiring four grandchildren since she's been in Suffolk, she has also built an enduring friendship with Peter. This friendship Peter has given Deb a new lens through which to view her life.   Peter has enabled Deb to fulfil one of her life's ambitions – to be a published writer – and she now spends her time with Peter raising awareness of the condition or cycling insane distances around the county. Without question, Peter has enriched Deb's life.   About Tanya Ward Goodman:   Tanya Ward Goodman is the author of the award winning memoir, “Leaving Tinkertown.” Her essays and articles about travel, art, and the challenges and rewards of caregiving have appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Post, Orange County Register, Luxe, Premium Magazine, Atlas Obscura, and Variable West.   About Vicki Tapia:   Trained as an educator, Vicki Tapia has a proclivity for caring, spending over 30 years working as a Lactation Consultant teaching mothers and babies the art of breastfeeding.   When both her parents were diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's-related) within a few months of each other, she took on the role of caregiver. As a coping mechanism, Vicki kept a journal detailing the many challenges her family faced along the way. Over time, her diary became a roadmap of sorts, morphing into the award-winning memoir Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia.   About Dorothy Horne: Dorothy Horne is an author, speaker, and a former award-winning blogger for the Longview News-Journal. She was honored to be named a “Star Over Longview” in 2016. Dorothy is a member of AlzAuthors, “a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others." She has served on the board of the East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance and facilitated several Alzheimer's support groups. Dorothy is a retired first grade teacher. One of her greatest delights is being "Dot-Dot" to her four grandsons. She lives in East Texas and enjoys photography and traveling.   About Susan Landeis:   Susan is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She became a featured author on the AlzAuthors website in 2020, and team member later the same year. Her roles include Graphic Designer, Curator of Custom Caregiver Collections, and LinkedIn Manager.    Susan is the author of her memoir, In Search of Rainbows: A daughter's story of loss, hope, and redemption and she also penned Optimal Caregiving: A guide for managing senior health and well-being.   About Jean Lee:   Jean Lee wrote lesson plans for 22 years as an elementary school teacher. She had no aspirations to write a book, however when both parents were diagnosed on the same day with Alzheimer's, her journey as their caregiver poured out on paper through Alzheimer's Daughter. After the sadness of her parents decline, life brought her comfort and healing through the formation of AlzAuthors.com, cofounded with Marianne Sciucco and Vicki Tapia. What started as a one-month collaboration has now taken on a thriving life of its own for a decade.   About Carol Bradley Bursack:   Carol Bradley Bursack was a caregiver for an older neighbor and seven aging family members, all of whom are represented by first-person vignettes in Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. However, Carol wanted to do more than tell her own stories. She wanted to give other caregivers a chance to do the same.   About Christy Byrne Yates:   Christy is an expert in navigating the challenges and opportunities in life including living in the “Sandwich Generation” — that time period of raising children while also caring for an aging loved one. Her book, “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation” recounts her journey and learning as a working mother of two who also managed the care of her parents, both of whom had some form of dementia. She incorporates meditation, mindfulness and other evidence based mind/body practices into her work to support growth, resilience, and a pathway to living life fully.

We're excited to share a powerful new episode: "Dual Diagnosis: When Both Parents Have Dementia at the Same Time,” a replay of a live panel discussion held on November 19, 2024. Host Marianne Sciucco guides us through a powerful conversation with guests Vicki Tapia, Frank Silverstein, and Jean Lee, along with podcast co-host Christy Byrne Yates. Highlights: Vicki Tapia recounts her deeply personal experience of navigating her parents' aging and dementia, which included her father's Parkinson's Disease and her mother's Alzheimer's. She delves into the challenging decisions regarding her mother's resistance to accepting help, overseeing their care without the help of her only sibling, and her parent's eventual move to assisted living. She's the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. Filmmaker Frank Silverstein shares the profound narrative of documenting his parents' dementia journey, initially through cell phone recordings, which eventually transformed into a powerful film project, Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia. He opens up about the emotional challenges, capturing moments of humor amidst the pain, and the ethical considerations involved in their care. Jean Lee, author of the memoir Alzheimer's Daughter, discusses the guilt and emotional turmoil of turning her private family journey into a published book. She shares how writing became a transformative healing process, which has also brought hope and understanding to many others facing similar challenges. Christy Byrne Yates, author of Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation, provides insightful tips on managing family dynamics and maintaining communication as the primary caregiver. Drawing from her personal experience and professional knowledge, she emphasizes the importance of creating memories and the lasting impact caregiving has on younger generations. In this episode, you will: Discover effective strategies for caring for parents with dementia that enhance their quality of life.Learn how to foster better communication and cooperation among siblings in the challenging role of caregiving for a parent with dementia.Explore the importance of documenting the dementia journey and learn how to create a meaningful record of your caregiving experience. Buy the books: Somebody Stole My Iron Alzheimer's Daughter Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales. Watch Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia About the Podcast We are the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here. Thanks for listening. We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know We've got merch! Shop our Store 

We're excited to share a powerful new episode: "Dual Diagnosis: When Both Parents Have Dementia at the Same Time,” a replay of a live panel discussion held on November 19, 2024. Host Marianne Sciucco guides us through a powerful conversation with guests Vicki Tapia, Frank Silverstein, and Jean Lee, along with podcast co-host Christy Byrne Yates. Highlights: Vicki Tapia recounts her deeply personal experience of navigating her parents' aging and dementia, which included her father's Parkinson's Disease and her mother's Alzheimer's. She delves into the challenging decisions regarding her mother's resistance to accepting help, overseeing their care without the help of her only sibling, and her parent's eventual move to assisted living. She's the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. Filmmaker Frank Silverstein shares the profound narrative of documenting his parents' dementia journey, initially through cell phone recordings, which eventually transformed into a powerful film project, Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia. He opens up about the emotional challenges, capturing moments of humor amidst the pain, and the ethical considerations involved in their care. Jean Lee, author of the memoir Alzheimer's Daughter, discusses the guilt and emotional turmoil of turning her private family journey into a published book. She shares how writing became a transformative healing process, which has also brought hope and understanding to many others facing similar challenges. Christy Byrne Yates, author of Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation, provides insightful tips on managing family dynamics and maintaining communication as the primary caregiver. Drawing from her personal experience and professional knowledge, she emphasizes the importance of creating memories and the lasting impact caregiving has on younger generations. In this episode, you will: Discover effective strategies for caring for parents with dementia that enhance their quality of life.Learn how to foster better communication and cooperation among siblings in the challenging role of caregiving for a parent with dementia.Explore the importance of documenting the dementia journey and learn how to create a meaningful record of your caregiving experience. Buy the books: Somebody Stole My Iron Alzheimer's Daughter Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales. Watch Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia About the Podcast We are the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here. Thanks for listening. We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know We've got merch! Shop our Store 

Vicki Tapia is a founder of AlzAuthors and the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. In this replay of a recent Aging and Amazing book club discussion, Vicki shares profound insights from her personal experiences. She discusses how caring for two parents with dementia placed a considerable strain on her personal support system. A long-distance caregiver, she found the challenges of managing her parent's concerning behaviors and medical needs from 200 miles away daunting. Their rural community and limited medical resources confounded the situation as well. Her only sibling's chosen absence from the situation was another stressor. Newly married, she was reticent to lean on her supportive physician husband too hard. Her adult children were also supportive but lived far away, making it difficult to ask them for help. A lifelong journaler, she resolved her feelings and worries by putting pen to paper, eventually coming to the realization that she had written a book. Initially, she hesitated to publish her book due to privacy concerns but was encouraged to do so by positive feedback. Her decision to publish was also influenced by her desire to help others navigate similar experiences. Somebody Stole My Iron was published in 2014 and was a finalist for the High Plains Book Awards in 2015. Each chapter ends with "Lesson Learned," imparting valuable insight and inspiration to caregivers. Three Key Takeaways 1. Finding Humor in Hardships: Vicki emphasizes the importance of finding humor in difficult situations, which can provide emotional relief and resilience. 2. The Necessity of Self-Care: Vicki's guilt over taking a trip is a common sentiment among caregivers. Her mother's philosophy, "life is for the living," underscores the need for self-care and balance, reminding caregivers to also focus on their own well-being. 3. Patience and Kindness: Through her experience, Vicki learned the crucial caregiving virtues of patience, respect, and kindness. She advises new caregivers to meet their loved ones where they are and to let go of guilt and expectations. Learn more about Vicki at AlzAuthors.com. About the Moderators Marianne Sciucco, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story Christy Byrne Yates, Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation Purchase our new anthology, Poetry for the Dementia Journey About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here. Thanks for listening. We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know We've got merch! Shop our Store

Vicki Tapia is a founder of AlzAuthors and the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. In this replay of a recent Aging and Amazing book club discussion, Vicki shares profound insights from her personal experiences. She discusses how caring for two parents with dementia placed a considerable strain on her personal support system. A long-distance caregiver, she found the challenges of managing her parent's concerning behaviors and medical needs from 200 miles away daunting. Their rural community and limited medical resources confounded the situation as well. Her only sibling's chosen absence from the situation was another stressor. Newly married, she was reticent to lean on her supportive physician husband too hard. Her adult children were also supportive but lived far away, making it difficult to ask them for help. A lifelong journaler, she resolved her feelings and worries by putting pen to paper, eventually coming to the realization that she had written a book. Initially, she hesitated to publish her book due to privacy concerns but was encouraged to do so by positive feedback. Her decision to publish was also influenced by her desire to help others navigate similar experiences. Somebody Stole My Iron was published in 2014 and was a finalist for the High Plains Book Awards in 2015. Each chapter ends with "Lesson Learned," imparting valuable insight and inspiration to caregivers. Three Key Takeaways 1.    Finding Humor in Hardships: Vicki emphasizes the importance of finding humor in difficult situations, which can provide emotional relief and resilience. 2.    The Necessity of Self-Care: Vicki's guilt over taking a trip is a common sentiment among caregivers. Her mother's philosophy, "life is for the living," underscores the need for self-care and balance, reminding caregivers to also focus on their own well-being. 3.    Patience and Kindness: Through her experience, Vicki learned the crucial caregiving virtues of patience, respect, and kindness. She advises new caregivers to meet their loved ones where they are and to let go of guilt and expectations. Learn more about Vicki at AlzAuthors.com. About the Moderators Marianne Sciucco, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story Christy Byrne Yates, Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation Purchase our new anthology, Poetry for the Dementia Journey About the Podcast  AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here. Thanks for listening. We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer.org Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know We've got merch! Shop our Store  

AlzAuthors - Changing Dementia Care Through the Written Word Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with three cofounders of AlzAuthors.  Their organization has done a fantastic job coordinating over 300 authors who have written on dementia from many angles, and they are still growing. Today, Jean Lee, Vicki Tapia, and Marianne Sciucco will tell us what all they've been up to the past two years during Covid, as well as their future plans, as they continue to expand their footprint and provide support to families and professionals alike.  This is a replay from May of 2022. Learn: Why was AlzAuthors created? What types of books do you curate? How and why has AlzAuthors expanded over the years? Find out how you can support the AlzAuthor's mission.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact AlzAuthors Website  www.AlzAuthors.com  Twitter  @AlzAuthors Facebook  @AlzAuthors Instagram  @AlzAuthors Pinterest  @AlzAuthors LinkedIn  @AlzAuthors YouTube  @AlzAuthors   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast NetworkSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome Author and Co-Founder of AlzAuthors, Vicki Tapia.   Trained as an educator, Vicki Tapia has a proclivity for caring, spending over 30 years working as a Lactation Consultant teaching mothers and babies the art of breastfeeding. When both her parents were diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's-related) within a few months of each other, she took on the role of caregiver. As a coping mechanism, Vicki kept a journal detailing the many challenges her family faced along the way. Over time, her diary became a roadmap of sorts, morphing into the award-winning memoir Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia.   Whether fretting over her mother's false accusations that she was stealing their money to travel or coping with her father's missing eyebrows, Vicki writes with honesty and humor, offering both encouragement and insight. She shares the many lessons learned on the journey, bringing hope to those whose lives have been intimately affected by dementia, letting them know that they are not alone.   She is also the author of two other award-winning works, both historical fiction: Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival based on the life of her intrepid great-grandmother, and her latest release, Harry and Grace: A Dakota Love Story written about her grandparents, who lived on the North Dakota prairie in the early 1900's.   Vicki is a founder and a director of the all-volunteer nonprofit, AlzAuthors.com. An ever-growing global community of over 350 authors, they share their personal stories, united in an effort to reduce the stigma and silence surrounding dementia.   AlzAuthors also produces an award-winning podcast Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia: An AlzAuthors Podcast and most recently unveiled its newest initiative, the Custom Caregiver Collection. This collection brings table-top lending libraries, custom-filled with quality books, to places where people impacted by dementia gather.  

Meet the Founders of AlzAuthors! In episode 73, my co-host, Don Priess, and I had the unique pleasure of speaking with the three co-founders of AlzAuthors.com. In 2016, our guests, Marianne Sciucco, Jean Lee, and Vicki Tapia, founded the non-profit AlzAuthors.com, a global community of over 300 writers who are writing all about dementia from their personal experience. This ever-growing global community is united in an effort to light the way for others, with a vision of lifting the silence and stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementias through the sharing of personal stories.  If you're writing your own story or are thinking about it, this is a must see/hear episode! Regardless, you will be enriched by this dynamic trio who are truly Caregiver Crusaders!You can find out more about AlzAuthors on their Website  and their podcast, Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia.#writers #writer #podcast #experience #love #art #medical #nurse #communitySupport the showBEDSORE RESCUE - JEWELL NURSING SOLUTIONS: Home of the Patented Bedsore Rescue Positioning Wedge Cushions, Pads & Pillows (Use the PROMO CODE: NCFOP and All proceeds go to help fund the documentary NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE.) SOCIAVI: Connecting Generations Made Simple - Globally - the simplest way for older adults and people with disabilities to connect and engage with their families and friends. There is no username, no password, no login, and no app to choose from. Just a dedicated device, the Sociavi C2M (Connect To Me) device that is always on and ready to use (When you signup for an annual subscription, All proceeds go to help fund the documentary NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE.)No Country For Old People the documentary - MAKE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATE HEREFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

This episode is a replay of a recent panel discussion the management team did with Sue Evans of Kensington Senior Living. You'll hear us share our personal caregiving stories, and we'll explain why we chose to share them in our books. We'll also talk about the value of storytelling in caregiving and the many resources in our collection to support your journey. As this was a video event, you'll hear references to visuals you cannot see in a podcast. I recommend you queue up our website – AlzAuthors.com - and follow along during the virtual tour of the bookstore. Meet the Panelists Marianne Sciucco: Retired Innkeepers Struggle With Alzheimer's in Blue Hydrangeas, a Love Story Jean Lee: Jean Lee Writes Her Family Memoir, Alzheimer's Daughter, About Becoming The Caregiver To Both Parents  Vicki Tapia: Both parents had dementia, Vicki Tapia writes compelling memoir: Somebody Stole My Iron Ann Campanella: Inspiring Alzheimer's Book: Motherhood: Lost and Found by Ann Campanella Susan Landeis: Susan Landeis Cares for Her mother with Lewy Body Dementia: In Search of Rainbows  Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales.  Kensington Senior Living *** About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. We are a WCN Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network.   Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store    

In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A Dementia with Difficult People (November 8, 2022) you'll meet four of our authors who either cared for a parent who had hurt them in the past, or dealt with siblings who made caregiving difficult, or both. A professional mediator is also on hand to offer advice on how to navigate a dementia journey with a difficult person. Potential discussion topics: Heeding the call to careReckoning with the pastSetting aside differencesProblems/issues encounteredForgivenessBuilding a support network without family Our Panelists Kimberly Best, RN, MA is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions, including end of life issues. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, focusing on Conflict Coaching, Civil, Family, Healthcare, and Elder Mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. Read Kim's AlzAuthors post here. Malia Kline is the author of Sisterly Shove, a memoir that tells the story of when she and her sister took on their parents' care despite their personal differences. She is the younger sister in the book. Read Malia's AlzAuthors post here. Susan Landeis is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of In Search of Rainbows: a daughter's story of loss, hope, and redemption where she writes about the gifts she found while caring for her mother with whom she'd had a tumultuous relationship. Read Susan's AlzAuthors post here. Barbara Ella Milton, Jr. PhD, LCSW is the author of Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease. This tells the tale of her caring for her estranged mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while she herself endured treatment for bladder cancer. Read Barbara's AlzAuthors post here. Vicki Tapia is a co-founder of AlzAuthors and a member of the management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A family memoir of dementia, which chronicles her story of caring for both parents with dementia. She and her mother shared a difficult relationship, and Vicki found herself without the assistance of her only brother who chose to deny, rather than participate in, the situation. Read Vicki's AlzAuthors post here. About the Podcast Our podcast brings you insightful, moving interviews with our authors who share their personal dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. We are a WCN Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. Thanks for listening. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store

This episode is a replay of a recent panel discussion the management team did with Sue Evans of Kensington Senior Living. You'll hear us share our personal caregiving stories, and we'll explain why we chose to share them in our books. We'll also talk about the value of storytelling in caregiving and the many resources in our collection to support your journey. As this was a video event, you'll hear references to visuals you cannot see in a podcast. I recommend you queue up our website – AlzAuthors.com - and follow along during the virtual tour of the bookstore. Meet the Panelists Marianne Sciucco: Retired Innkeepers Struggle With Alzheimer's in Blue Hydrangeas, a Love Story Jean Lee: Jean Lee Writes Her Family Memoir, Alzheimer's Daughter, About Becoming The Caregiver To Both Parents  Vicki Tapia: Both parents had dementia, Vicki Tapia writes compelling memoir: Somebody Stole My Iron Ann Campanella: Inspiring Alzheimer's Book: Motherhood: Lost and Found by Ann Campanella Susan Landeis: Susan Landeis Cares for Her mother with Lewy Body Dementia: In Search of Rainbows  Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales.  Kensington Senior Living *** About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. We are a WCN Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network.   Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store    

In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A Dementia with Difficult People (November 8, 2022) you'll meet four of our authors who either cared for a parent who had hurt them in the past, or dealt with siblings who made caregiving difficult, or both. A professional mediator is also on hand to offer advice on how to navigate a dementia journey with a difficult person. Potential discussion topics: Heeding the call to careReckoning with the pastSetting aside differencesProblems/issues encounteredForgivenessBuilding a support network without family Our Panelists Kimberly Best, RN, MA is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions, including end of life issues. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, focusing on Conflict Coaching, Civil, Family, Healthcare, and Elder Mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. Read Kim's AlzAuthors post here. Malia Kline is the author of Sisterly Shove, a memoir that tells the story of when she and her sister took on their parents' care despite their personal differences. She is the younger sister in the book. Read Malia's AlzAuthors post here. Susan Landeis is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of In Search of Rainbows: a daughter's story of loss, hope, and redemption where she writes about the gifts she found while caring for her mother with whom she'd had a tumultuous relationship. Read Susan's AlzAuthors post here. Barbara Ella Milton, Jr. PhD, LCSW is the author of Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease. This tells the tale of her caring for her estranged mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while she herself endured treatment for bladder cancer. Read Barbara's AlzAuthors post here. Vicki Tapia is a co-founder of AlzAuthors and a member of the management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A family memoir of dementia, which chronicles her story of caring for both parents with dementia. She and her mother shared a difficult relationship, and Vicki found herself without the assistance of her only brother who chose to deny, rather than participate in, the situation. Read Vicki's AlzAuthors post here. About the Podcast Our podcast brings you insightful, moving interviews with our authors who share their personal dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. We are a WCN Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. Thanks for listening. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with three cofounders of AlzAuthors.  Their organization has done a fantastic job coordinating over 300 authors who have written on dementia from many angles, and they are still growing. Today, Jean Lee, Vicki Tapia, and Marianne Sciucco will tell us what all they've been up to that past two years during Covid, as well as their future plans as they continue to expand their footprint and provide support to families and professionals alike. Contact AlzAuthors    www.AlzAuthors.com  Contact Lori La Bey or visitt www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

When both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia, Vicki Tapia, a lactation consultant who had coached around 10,000 mother-baby pairs, found her energies redirected to the other end of life. A lifelong writer, she soon began journaling as an outlet for the stress and strain she encountered as their long-distance caregiver. Over time, this journal became a book-length work, a memoir detailing her family's rocky road through this devastating disease. She was inspired to seek publication after many friends told her that reading her words helped them on their own dementia journeys. Her story was then published by Praeclarus Press as Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. It became a finalist in the 2015 High Plains Book Awards and was named "One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time" by Book Authority. Vicki is a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors, happily serving as treasurer, acquisitions editor, and whatever else is needed. She's a lifelong traveler and has been all over the globe and the United States. When she's not busy writing, you're apt to find her out walking her dog or off on an adventure with her husband on their tandem bicycle. In this episode, we discuss the dilemma of being a long-distance caregiver to two parents with dementia at the same time, the trauma of moving her parents not once but twice, and how journaling helped her keep her sanity. Read Vicki's AlzAuthors blog post: https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/15/meet-vicki-tapia-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-somebody-stole-my-iron/ Purchase Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia: https://amzn.to/38dsl0o Purchase Maggie https://amzn.to/3hO80BW Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales. Connect with Vicki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicleetap Website: https://vickitapia.com/ Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening.

When both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia, Vicki Tapia, a lactation consultant who had coached around 10,000 mother-baby pairs, found her energies redirected to the other end of life. A lifelong writer, she soon began journaling as an outlet for the stress and strain she encountered as their long-distance caregiver. Over time, this journal became a book-length work, a memoir detailing her family’s rocky road through this devastating disease.   She was inspired to seek publication after many friends told her that reading her words helped them on their own dementia journeys. Her story was then published by Praeclarus Press as Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. It became a finalist in the 2015 High Plains Book Awards and was named "One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time" by Book Authority. Vicki is a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors, happily serving as treasurer, acquisitions editor, and whatever else is needed. She’s a lifelong traveler and has been all over the globe and the United States. When she’s not busy writing, you’re apt to find her out walking her dog or off on an adventure with her husband on their tandem bicycle. In this episode, we discuss the dilemma of being a long-distance caregiver to two parents with dementia at the same time, the trauma of moving her parents not once but twice, and how journaling helped her keep her sanity. Read Vicki’s AlzAuthors blog post: https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/15/meet-vicki-tapia-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-somebody-stole-my-iron/ Purchase Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia: https://amzn.to/38dsl0o Purchase Maggie https://amzn.to/3hO80BW Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales. Connect with Vicki  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicleetap Website: https://vickitapia.com/ Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.  AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening.

Did you know that women have a higher risk of dementia? Nearly twice as many women have Alzheimer's disease as men. Alzheimer's disease also worsens more quickly in women.  Also, did you know that heart disease can raise the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease? Other conditions that cause heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and deficient diet are all links to a higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. Whatever the gender or the cause, once dementia (Alzheimer's disease) happen, it forces families to change their lifestyles. Dementia is always a very stressful and worrying time. Today, we have with us someone who live this life, walk this path, learn from her experiences, and now she has made her life mission to help others with dementia families who are going through this journey, Vicki Tapia. When Vicki's parents were both diagnosed with dementia within a few months of each other, she became their caregiver. Out of that experience came her first book "Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia." What began as a journal to help her cope with the many challenges her family face, morphed into a roadmap for others. Her work shares encouragement, insight, and lessons learned along the way. It is named one of the "Best Alzheimer's Books Of All Time" by Book Authority. Vicki's memoir brings hope to those whose lives had been intimately affected by dementia, letting them know that they are not alone. She's also a founder and a director of the non-profit AlzAuthors, an evergrowing global community of over 250 authors united to light the way for others with the vision to lift the silence and stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementias through sharing of personal stories. Topics: Her life when her parents both diagnosed with dementia and becoming a family caregiver What "Graduate of the dementia caregiver school of hard knocks" means Her tips to the listeners on redirecting the conversation Situation with her mom on redirecting the conversation On protecting the love ones valuable Her advice to caregivers on having dark moments Her fear for her future on having dementia Things she did to make sure it doesn't happen to her On convincing the love ones to go for an evaluation Her approach to making her mom move into her own home Her tips with the listener to make their life easier as dementia caregivers Links: Host’s email: Rafiq@SeniorsPodcast.com Sponsor’s Link - Right at Home: www.RightAtHomeCanada.com/Winnipeg All Things Senior’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/AllThingsSeniors Vicki's Website: www.AlzAuthors.com Vicki's Email: VickiTapia@gmail.com Vicki's Twitter: @vicleetap   @AlzAuthors Vicki's Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomeBodyStoleMyIron Vicki’s Book: Some Body Stole My Iron   Did You Know Segment:  https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-facts

Vicki Tapia enjoyed a 30-year career as a Lactation Consultant before writing about her caregiving journey with both parents. Her book “Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia” was a finalist in the High Plains Book Awards in 2015. Vicki’s second book “Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival” was inspired by the real-life saga of her great-grandmother. This book was recently named Solo Medalist for the New Apple Literary Award for Historical Fiction 2018 and was also a Finalist in the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Vicki is a co-founder of AlzAuthors.com, a community of authors sharing personal stories to light the way for others with a vision to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Find out more about Vicki here: VickiTapia.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

On this episode of Caregivers Stories, Vicki Tapia, author of Somebody Stole My Iron and Co-Founder of AlzAuthors.com shares invaluable insights that will help anyone that is traveling down the same road of being the primary caregiver to their parents. Vicki also shares why she co-founded AlzAuthors.com, which is a community of authors with the mission to share Alzheimer’s and dementia stories to light the way of others. If you know someone that could use Vicki’s knowledge, share the episode and if you want to know more about Vicki, visit her website at www.vickitapia.com and www.alzauthors.com. You can also connect with Vicki on: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Listen to other episodes and signup to be a guest on a podcast: click Connect on with me: Facebook , Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter and listen to more episodes on Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatkimberly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatkimberly/support

  Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with representatives from AlzAuthors: Jean Lee, Kathryn Harrison, Ann Campanella, Vicki Tapia, Marianne Sciucco and Irene Frances Olson. We will learn about a variety of this groups work which includes 200 plus authors.  They are doing amazing things to  improve life for families and professionals. Website: https://alzauthors.com Contact Information Jean Lee: Alzheimer’s Daughter blog: http://jeanllee.blogspot.com Kathryn Harrison:  Website:weedsinnanasgarden.com Ann Campanella:  Website:  www.anncampanella.com Marianne Sciucco:  Email:  mariannesciucco@gmail.com Vicki Tapia:  Facebook:  facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron Irene Frances Olson:  Website: www.irenefrancesolson.com   Find Additional Resources for Dementia and Caregiving on Alzheimer's Speaks Keynotes/Consulting/Training

Remember & Memory Issues led to Vicki writing a book. We've all had the experience of not remembering. As we age some of us dismiss this as part of aging and some of us fear it's the first sign of Alzheimer's. How do we know who is right? Experts say that mild memory loss is normal as we age. Occasional forgetfulness does not mean you're developing Alzheimer's. If we're concerned about developing the disease, have normal memory lapses we easily focus on what we're forgetting.  Knowing the difference between normal memory issues and memory loss we should worry about is tricky. Our brains are capable of creating new brain cells at any age so significant memory loss is not normal. Brains are like muscles and need to be kept strong just like the rest of our bodies.  Lifestyle can have a huge impact on the health of our brains. What we eat, and drink, how much exercise we get, how well we sleep are all important factors into brain health. The other is to regularly challenge our brains by learning something new. Anything that forces you to "think hard" or forces you to really concentrate are good for your brain. Normal Forgetfulness VS Dementia Occasional lapses in memory are normal, not a warning sign of Alzheimer's or dementia. If you find yourself with some of the following memory issues you'll want to get checked out immediately. Forgetting names of people you just met or calling one person by another name? Do you occasionally forget where you left things like glasses or car keys? Occasionally forgetting an appointment or walking into a room and not remembering why? Are you easily distracted or have trouble remembering what you just read or the details of a conversation? More frequently being unable to retrieve information that's on "the tip of your tongue" It's time to consult a doctor when memory lapses become frequent enough or sufficiently noticeable to concern you or a family member. This is not the time to pretend all is well.  Early intervention may allow you to have more good years than not so call the doctor and have a FULL workup scheduled. The traditional pen and pencil memory test which usually takes less than 10 minutes may not be sufficient to detect a problem. Reversible Causes of Memory Loss Memory problems don't automatically mean you have dementia. There are many reasons why you may be having cognitive problems. Some reversible causes include stress, depression, poor sleep or even vitamin deficiencies.  Some prescription medications may also have side effects that cause memory issues. This is why seeing your doctor is so important. The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's On this episode of the podcast I talk to Vicki Tapia about acknowledging when our parents need help  Her experiences as a caregiver to her parents and how she coped led her to writing a book. "Someone Stole My Iron" offers useful information from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research, personal lessons learned along the way, and ideas/tips for managing the day-to-day ups and downs of dementia. It is a story of holding on and ultimately learning to let go, transcending the pain and turmoil to discover love and compassion.  "Someone Stole my Iron" chronicles her Mothers determination to navigate the confusing and terrifying world of memory loss. You'll find our conversation full of personal struggles that are universal and our approach to them educational.  Together we cover a lot of ground on caregiving challenge. My Favorite Things Page

Today we are lucky to have five women; Jean Lee, Ann Campanella, Kathryn Harrison, Marianne Sciucco and Vicki Tapia; who are part of the Alz Authors, each will share their unique story with us and why they decided to join forces to assist others dealing with dementia. Contact Information For: Jean Lee Email: jean@alzheimersdaughter.com Twitter: @JeanLee18 Blog - Alzheimer’s Daughter: http://jeanllee.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersDaughter Ann Campanella Blog: www.anncampanella.com, https://fieldsofgrace22.wordpress.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anncampanella.author/, Twitter: @authorAnnC   Instagram: @horses_2nd_time_around Kathryn Harrison Website: weedsinnanasgarden.com Email: kharrison@flipturnpublishing.com Twitter: KathHarrisonArt Marianne Sciucco Email: mariannesciucco@gmail.com Vicki Tapia Email: vicki.tapia@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron Twitter: @vicleetap Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

Are you, or someone you care, about dealing with the stress of being a caregiver? In this episode of Body Aware Grieving, Margo Rose is talking with Vicki Tapia, author of Somebody Stole My Iron. Vicki shares lessons she learned being a caregiver for her mother with dementia.   Topics include: The importance of “being yourself” even while caring for others   Activities that may help lift depression   Ways to reduce guilt and help people who are suspicious, angry or resentful feel calmer   How caregivers can support each other by sharing our mistakes and successes About Vicki Tapia: Vicki Tapia spent years teaching  10,000 mother/baby pairs the art of breastfeeding then found her energies redirected to the other end of life, after both parents were diagnosed with dementia. A diary written to help her cope with caregiving morphed into Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. She is currently at work on her second book and actively involved in the administration AlzAuthors, a blog devoted to education about Alzheimers and helping caregivers.   Somebody Stole My Iron by Vicki Tapia: http://somebodystolemyiron.com/   Vicki Tapia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron/   Vicki Tapia on Twitter: @vicleetap www.Twitter.com/vicleetap   AlzAuthors Blog: https://#AlzAuthors.wordpress.com

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on  dementia.  Today we are pleased to have Stephanie Erickson who will address the real tough conversation of decision making abilities with dementia. Website   Email   (514) 795-7377 Our 2nd guest will be Vicki Tapia author of "Somebody Stole My Iron" who discuss her journey with dementia. Email Vicki  or go to herwebsite  You can also contact her publisher via Email, Website  or phone at 806.673.3901. Books can be purchased as paperback or eBooks via our website and on Amazon.  Check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory and more.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.