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Debbie Newsham is a former caregiver and author of The Lighter Side of Alzheimer’s.
Debbie Newsham is a former caregiver and author of The Lighter Side of Alzheimer’s.
Through Debbie’s ten years of experience caring for her parents, she learned to recognize that there are
indeed humorous moments, and it is ok to laugh. For Debbie, recognizing and cherishing these
moments allowed her to continue caring for her parents at home.
Debbie is a former member of the Alaska Alzheimer’s Association Board of Directors as well as having
volunteered as an advocate for home-based care subsidies. She has traveled to Washington DC, and
Juneau, AK seeking funding for these programs. She lives in AK with her husband, 3 children, and don’t
worry she is closely supervised by her 2 cats.
Caregiving is tough work. It is emotionally, economically, and physically draining. Recognizing that her
fear of the future was preventing her from enjoying the relationship she had with her parents in the
present prompted her to find another way. The first was to accept that her relationship with her Dad
had forever changed and she needed to change her expectations. Second was to see, enjoy, and not
feel guilty about seeing the humor and enjoying the good times. Through her new lens she was able to
laugh along with her Dad and not sweat the small stuff.
For more information she may be contacted at her website Lighter Side of Alzheimer's.
Terrance Hutchinson
Www.Yourbestlifestyles.com
terrance.hutchinson2@gmail.com
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