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Anne F. Balcom

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Born

in Louisville, The United States

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https://dabalcom.blogspot.com

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Memoir, Nonfiction

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My mom, Marilyn Bromley Forrester

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I am a Louisville Ky native, married, mom to 2.
Blogging was how I coped with the fact that Mom had dementia. Mom had several terrible health ailments most of her life but dementia had to be the worst diagnosis for her and all of us. After being encouraged by a few, mainly my dad, to publish my dementia blog I finally did it in 2017. I don't consider myself an author or writer, this will be my only book. My only hope is that those reading my book, which is my diary, will learn something from mine and my familys caregiving experiences and be of help in some way. When you're a caregiver please seek help, any kind of help. You cannot do it alone. ...more

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The Blue Velvet Drape: Dealing with Dementia: Her Daughter's Journal

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I woke up to my alarm Wednesday morning, February 3, 2021 to get ready for another day of working at home thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Everyday when I wake the first things I do are take my thyroid meds, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, brush my hair, put on my robe and head down to the kitchen to have coffee with my husband, David. I always check my social media pl

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All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

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Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes--A Memoir

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I listened to the audio book during my morning walks. For me this book was very relatable and I really enjoyed it.
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