Grief on top of Grief: Miscarriages While Caring for a Mother With Alzheimer's Inspired a Book and Support for Authors

A decade ago it was difficult for a caregiver to find relatable books to sustain them as they struggled to make sense of their new role in life. Thankfully, that’s changed. Caregivers can now choose from hundreds of memoirs and informational tomes. One of the best of the former category is Ann Campanella’s “Motherhood Lost and Found: A Memoir.” What makes this book stand out, aside from fine writing, is that the author was enduring not only the agony of losing her mother to Alzheimer’s but also a series of miscarriages. Read the full article on HealthCentral about Ann and her road to motherhood while her mother was living with dementia: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesYou Don't Have to Be Alone: Caregivers Share Their Experiences and InsightsRetiree Lethargic and Feeling Loss of PurposeCaregiving: Anxiety Can Be Contagious 
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