Episode Description
What role can stories and literature play in helping families navigate Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, elder law attorney Bob Mannor speaks with Marianne Sciucco, a registered nurse turned author whose work focuses on Alzheimer’s, dementia caregiving, and the emotional realities families face during the disease.
Marianne shares her unique journey—from working as a nurse caring for dementia patients to becoming the author of the novel Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story inspired by real-life experiences with patients and caregivers. She explains how witnessing the struggles and devotion of families living with dementia sparked the idea for her debut novel and eventually led her to help create AlzAuthors, a global community of writers sharing personal stories about Alzheimer’s and caregiving.
Together, Bob and Marianne discuss:
Why stories about Alzheimer’s and dementia are powerful tools for caregivers
The inspiration behind the novel Blue Hydrangeas
How the AlzAuthors community connects caregivers, families, and writers worldwide
The growing collection of books about dementia and caregiving
Why children’s books and young adult literature can help families explain Alzheimer’s to kids
Marianne’s podcast Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the voices of caregivers and people living with the disease
Marianne also shares an important message for families navigating dementia: you are not alone. Through community, storytelling, and shared experiences, caregivers can find understanding, resources, and hope.
Whether you are a caregiver, family member, healthcare professional, or someone interested in dementia awareness, this episode offers insight into how storytelling can help people better understand the Alzheimer’s journey and find support along the way.
Learn more about Marianne’s work:
AlzAuthors: https://alzauthors.com
Author website: https://mariannesciucco.com
Host: Attorney Bob Mannor
Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto
Asst. Producers: Shalene Gaul, Samantha Noah
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