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Follow on Google News | New Book for Alzheimer’s CaregiversBreaking the Silence,” by Frances Kakugawa has just been published by Willow Valley Press. The national book launch with book-signing will be held at Book Lover’s bookstore, 5800 Madison Ave, Ste. W, Sacramento CA, on January 8, 2011 at 1 pm.
Stress relief for caregivers takes many forms, ranging from group recreation and sports to support groups to individual creative work, including writing, journaling, and poetry. “Breaking the Silence” fills a need in the latter areas. It combines poetry, journal entries, and how-to advice. Frances weaves her own poetry (and the poetry and journal entries of six other Alzheimer’s caregivers) with advice for the novice poet. It’s a handbook for caregiving survival. “Alzheimer’ Kakugawa builds on her first-hand experience as a caregiver, as well as her background as a support group moderator and a teacher. The book is filled with real-life experiences (told in poetry and prose by the contributors) Frances was born in Hawai’i in the village of Kapoho. Becoming a teacher, she taught in Hawai’i and Michigan, and lectured at the University of Hawai’i. She is the author of nine books, including two directly related to Alzheimer’s disease. In 1997, Frances became the primary caregiver for her mother, Matsue, who had developed Alzheimer’s. Frances found that poetry and journaling helped her to manage the tremendous burden of care. This inspired her to start a journaling and poetry writing support group for caregivers through the Aloha Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information on Breaking the Silence, visit http://www.btsilence.com. For information on the book launch, visit http://www.bookloverscafe.com. Willow Valley Press is a small publisher, located in Nevada City, California, and has been publishing books since 1999. Willow Valley Press releases interesting books of all kinds, with a focus on memoirs, autobiographies, and meaningful self-help books. Contact Barry Schoenborn 530-265-4705 email info@willowvalleypress.com http://www.willowvalleypress.com # # # Willow Valley Press is a small publisher, located in Nevada City, California, and has been publishing books since 1999. Willow Valley Press releases interesting books of all kinds, with a focus on memoirs, autobiographies, and meaningful self-help books. End
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