My Memory Maker (with Making Memories - parent's companion journal) [Spiral-bound]

Katherine Dorn Zotovich (Author)

Book Description

My Memory Maker and Making Memories creative journal set is a journaling set of a child's journal and parent companion journal and caregiving resource guide. The children's book contains writing prompts and lots of space for creative artwork. The parent's book contains color coded journal pages as well as resource guide which includes a What Works Section, Glossary of Terms Section, Suggested Readings and On-line Resource Guide. The journal set includes a box of crayons.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A wonderful book." -- Gary Cave Ombudsman

"I am so pleased to see a resource for children. I love your creativity!" -- Marci Tranquility Home

"I applaud your efforts and wish you well!" -- Corrine Patrick Alzheimer's Association

"I have shared your wonderful book with my office." -- Dr. Nancy Speed Geriatric Psychiatrist

"What a wonderful job... your books are helpful, unique and creative. Everyone at our Alzheimer's Organization is talking about them. I know they will love them as much as I do!" -- Taylor Austin Alzheimer Caregiver

"What a wonderful resource for caregiving families." -- Alyce Crawford Director Coast Caregiver Resource Center

"You did it! Keep up the excellent work!" -- J Scoolis principal

About the Author

Katherine Dorn Zotovich is a caregiver, mother of three, educator and has her school counseling credential. She has keen understanding of the many changes in family dynamics, reassigning of family roles, economic hardships, demands on adult time and the emotional stress for all family members that occurs when you have an elderly loved one with Alzheimer's. Katherine's mother has had Alzheimer's for ten years. Katherine has been her caregiver while raising her own children and maintaining a fulltime teaching position. Having an older loved one with Alzheimer's can be threatening for children. This journal provides children a pathway to express their feelings through artwork. Artwork provides opportunities for family discussions which can reveal their misconceptions and concerns. Often children are unable to articulate their feelings. Using her counseling background, Katherine has created prompts for children to help them express their feelings. This set offer! s helpful suggestions to adults and coping strategies for children who are faced witht the grief that accompanies Alzheimer's Disease. Katherine has overseen the care of her parents since 1993. She has been an elementary school educator for 24 years. She holds her school counseling credential and has worked with many "at risk children and families." She is a member of the Alzheimer's Association, a member of a local network of babyboomers who are faced with the sandwich generation problems of raising their own children while coping with caring for aging parents.She is a member of a local Artist's Way group and a guest speaker at many caregiver support groups.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 45 pages
• Publisher: Journalkeepers Publishing (July 10, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0967496608
• ISBN-13: 978-0967496603
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,824,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)