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Finding Connection Amid Alzheimer's: Eliezer Sobel's Silver Linings and Caregiving Journey

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast. In this episode, hosts Christy Byrne Yates and Marianne Sciucco are joined by acclaimed writer Eliezer Sobel, author of “The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery.” Jean Lee, founder, manager, and memoir acquisitions editor, shares her insights about what she found compelling about this book and author.

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover how Eliezer Sobel and his wife, Shari, left their life behind to care for his mother with Alzheimer’s and his aging father following an unexpected traumatic brain injury.
  • Hear about the emotional and practical challenges, and how caregiving became a profoundly transformative experience for the family members.
  • Connection Over Correction: Learn about the importance of fostering connection rather than correcting memory loss or confusion.

Discovering Silver Linings:

  • Eliezer Sobel shares how, despite the heartbreak, his family found moments of humor, love, and even healing.
  • Listen as he recounts rediscovering the deep, wordless bond with his mother, and how dementia changed their relationship for the better.

The episode covers key caregiving tips, such as redirecting challenging behaviors, managing daily routines, and balancing personal loss with acceptance.

Also, Navigating Family Dynamics and Finances.

Dementia Resources and Books:

  • Learn about helpful resources for dementia caregivers, including Eliezer Sobel's own book for memory-challenged adults, "Blue Sky, White Clouds," as well as other author recommendations from the AlzAuthors community.

About the Author: Eliezer Sobel is a writer, former editor, and the devoted son of parents affected by Alzheimer’s and aging. His book, “The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery,” offers a rare and hopeful perspective into the mysteries—and unexpected joys—of dementia caregiving. His book “Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults” helps those with cognitive decline and memory loss remain engaged with text and others.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Key Quotes:

"There was a sense of connection on a soul to soul, heart to heart, essence to essence level that had nothing to do with whether she knew my name, if she knew I was her son... There was a connection there that we both recognized." – Eliezer Sobel

"You gave it all for your parents because they had given it all for you, all of your life. Your book is a true love story between you and your parents." Jean Lee

Connect with AlzAuthors:

Learn about the Moderators

Marianne Sciucco

Christy Byrne Yates

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.

Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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.

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast. In this episode, hosts Christy Byrne Yates and Marianne Sciucco are joined by acclaimed writer Eliezer Sobel, author of “The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery.” Jean Lee, founder, manager, and memoir acquisitions editor, shares her insights about what she found compelling about this book and author.

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover how Eliezer Sobel and his wife, Shari, left their life behind to care for his mother with Alzheimer’s and his aging father following an unexpected traumatic brain injury.
  • Hear about the emotional and practical challenges, and how caregiving became a profoundly transformative experience for the family members.
  • Connection Over Correction: Learn about the importance of fostering connection rather than correcting memory loss or confusion.

Discovering Silver Linings:

  • Eliezer Sobel shares how, despite the heartbreak, his family found moments of humor, love, and even healing.
  • Listen as he recounts rediscovering the deep, wordless bond with his mother, and how dementia changed their relationship for the better.

The episode covers key caregiving tips, such as redirecting challenging behaviors, managing daily routines, and balancing personal loss with acceptance.

Also, Navigating Family Dynamics and Finances.

Dementia Resources and Books:

  • Learn about helpful resources for dementia caregivers, including Eliezer Sobel's own book for memory-challenged adults, "Blue Sky, White Clouds," as well as other author recommendations from the AlzAuthors community.

About the Author: Eliezer Sobel is a writer, former editor, and the devoted son of parents affected by Alzheimer’s and aging. His book, “The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery,” offers a rare and hopeful perspective into the mysteries—and unexpected joys—of dementia caregiving. His book “Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults” helps those with cognitive decline and memory loss remain engaged with text and others.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Key Quotes:

"There was a sense of connection on a soul to soul, heart to heart, essence to essence level that had nothing to do with whether she knew my name, if she knew I was her son... There was a connection there that we both recognized." – Eliezer Sobel

"You gave it all for your parents because they had given it all for you, all of your life. Your book is a true love story between you and your parents." Jean Lee

Connect with AlzAuthors:

Learn about the Moderators

Marianne Sciucco

Christy Byrne Yates

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.

Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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

  continue reading

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