Author
Nancy Ballard offers advice on connecting with loved ones with
Alzheimer’s through caregiving in her new book, The Caring
One. The book focuses on how caregivers of patients with dementia and
Alzheimer’s can form and renew bonds with loved ones while
taking time to care for themselves
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Nancy
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The Caring One by Nancy J. Ballard focuses on how caregivers of
patients with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative
diseases can form and renew bonds with loved ones while taking time to
care for themselves. Her book, The Caring One, offers real world
guidance to those who care for loved ones at home and offers advice on
learning to care for the caregiver.
[Date City
CA] Alzheimer’s wreaks havoc in the lives of
thousands of Americans each year. The terrible price paid by the
patient of dementia sometimes pales in comparison to the problems faced
by family members who must take on the role of caregiver. Author and
artist Nancy J. Ballard understands this challenge. Ballard’s
newest release, ‘The Caring One’, focuses on caring
for oneself while caring for others. The book is the direct result of
Nancy's intimate relationship with her mother’s diagnosis
with Alzheimer's. The Caring One offers readers the opportunity to
remember loved ones via journaling, art and nurturing activities.
“Without a doubt,” stated Ms. Ballard,
“President Obama’s initiative is exciting news for
the caring one. Support in caring for ourselves while caring for others
is a positive, much needed step toward personal wellness. It really is
all about caring - caring for others and caring for ourselves. My book
grew out of my personal experience, starting with email updates of my
Mother’s health including reports of medications,
forgetfulness, the beginning of a mean streak and the need to be
entertained and amused.”
As a daughter, an artist and author, Nancy J. Ballard shares her story
with compassion and inspiration, sprinkled throughout with humor,
gratitude and love. The Caring One, is divided into three sections; the
story, a journal and a resource section.
The journal section focuses on self-care through exercises in writing
and creative expression as she encourages us to tell our
stories. Through these exercises readers will gain insight
not only into themselves but also into the person for whom they are
caring using art, meditation, prayer and imagery. The resource section
provides valuable resources that offer facts, practical suggestions and
creative ideas. Ms. Ballard manages to provide all of this while
keeping a healthy sense of humor.
“Humor must play an important role in care as
well,” Ms. Ballard states. “I have to laugh when I
hear stories of loved ones trying to turn on the TV with the phone vs.
the remote or hear about a phone call saying, 'I cannot remember how to
make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich.'” She calls
these moments semi sweet and encourages us to remember - semi sweet is
still chocolate.
Ms. Ballard was recently featured on The Authors Show Radio. A copy of
the interview is available on her website. Ms. Ballard is available for
interview and for speaking engagements. She can be reached using the
information below or by email at nancyballard@me.com. The Caring One is
available at her website and at Wisdom House Gallery, 45280 Main
Street,
Mendocino, California and Electric Rose Gallery, 107 Plaza Street,
Healdsburg, California
The Caring One
Nancy J. Ballard
ISBN: 5800029150992
Profile:
Nancy J. Ballard is an author, an artist, a speaker and a caregiver.
With an art therapy point-of-view, Nancy facilitates watercolor classes
through
Memories in the Making, an Alzheimer Association outreach
program. She also developed an adjunct program for Dr. Bruce
L. Miller’s Memory and Aging Center at UCSF.
Nancy partnered in publishing with Palm of Her Hand founder, Shiloh
Sophia McCloud, who has published journals and workbooks in the field
of wellness. Palm of Her Hand is a division of Cosmic Cowgirls Ink,
LLC, a publishing company committed to creating positive media and
tools for transformation.
Contact:
Nancy Ballard
1335 6th Avenue
San Francisco, California 94122
910-842-9248
Email: nancyballard@me.com
www.nancyballard.com
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Information:
Nancy
J.
Ballard is an author, an artist, a speaker and a caregiver.
With an art therapy point-of-view, Nancy facilitates watercolor classes
through
Memories in the Making, an Alzheimer Association outreach
program. She also developed an adjunct program for Dr. Bruce
L. Miller’s Memory and Aging Center at UCSF.
Nancy partnered in publishing with Palm of Her Hand founder, Shiloh
Sophia McCloud, who has published journals and workbooks in the field
of wellness. Palm of Her Hand is a division of Cosmic Cowgirls Ink,
LLC, a publishing company committed to creating positive media and
tools for transformation
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Contact:
Nancy
J. Ballard
nancyballard@me.com
www.nancyballard.com
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Nancy
J. Ballard
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