Deborah Shouse

60 seconds with ... author Deborah Shouse
November 01, 2013Q: How did the book, which chronicles your mother's Alzheimer's disease, come to be? A: I started journaling and writing down what happened every time we were together. [I asked] what is good about this situation and where are the gifts and blessings? How can I stay connected with my mom through this journey?

The HERO project for Alzheimer's
October 31, 2013As my mother drifted deeper into dementia, her friends started drifting away from her. Her grandchildren felt awkward around her and I sometimes didn't know how to interact with her.