Roll out the red carpet of success for you, the
one you care for and any who join your circle of care.
My book 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does
Wonders To Bring You Both Back to Solid Ground empowers professional or family
caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Here I share the
caregiving strategies that lead me and the ones I care for back to solid ground
every day. You'll find ideas that turn a stressful or regular day into an
extraordinary one, sparking creativity and gratitude on this path of
caregiving.
In my book I share simple yet powerful ways to
engage and connect with the person you care for, creating trust between you,
allowing you to accomplish your daily tasks with greater ease. I found in my
full-time professional caregiving work that something was working; working to
alleviate stress, confusion, sadness, and loneliness. It was to tell a person
his or her best stories of life. I learned them from nurses, Executive
Directors, Activities Directors, or the person themselves: What are the high
points of this person's life? Can I bring back the feelings of pride and
delight in one's lifetime of accomplishments? The answer is yes, and I felt
strongly compelled to write about it, to empower other caregivers, family or
professional, to do the same. It filled my cup when I gave full care to those
who needed it, and it filled the cup of the person with dementia as well. I
wrote this book, and I'm glad to share it with people on the journey with
Alzheimer's.
I currently teach a class called Mindful Art at
an adult day program in Phoenix where I see people re-emerge from lost and
lonely to connected and calm in each session we spend together. We sing, tell
stories, and create art. Currently, the most satisfying part of my work is to
share this opportunity with nursing psych students here in the Valley of the
Sun; they bring their gifts of kindness, patience, and positive energy to the
class, and leave with a broader and more beautiful picture of human beings with
Alzheimer's or other dementias. These young people will spread the expertise
around as they enter their particular careers, and I am excited that they are
building authentic relationships with these people, see them as people first,
and value them for who they truly are.
About the Author
Tryn Rose Seley is a
professional photographer and sought-after musician. She has supported the
lives of young children, those with special needs, and elders with Alzheimer's
and related dementias for over 25 years. All of her projects and offerings are
designed to empower caregivers and the one they care for.
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