Monica’s books and digital publications provide individuals, families, and caregivers with the information and support needed while coping with the everyday challenges and emotions of health related issues. As you browse these resources, we hope you will find helpful words that can shine a brighter and more hopeful light on this path of life we all walk together.
Alzeheimers, Dementia & Memory Loss (Paperback)
In Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Memory Loss, you’ll learn from other caregivers and family members how to release the frustrations, loneliness and grief of caring for a loved one who seems to be slipping away because of these devastating conditions.
My goal is to comfort you with honest, easy-to-absorb suggestions that help you see that you aren’t alone in your struggles. You’ll find answers on every page. Even more importantly, you’ll find the courage to communicate your needs.
50 Answers to Everyday Caregiver Challenges (Paperback or Digital)
“To see what I see, you’ve got to be where I am.”
While the story of one survivor and/or caregiver can be extraordinarily moving, real life demands that you educate yourself in many classrooms to stretch your imagination and discover new resources and be reminded that you are not alone.
Because every stroke and individual is different, this book provides the perspective of hundreds of survivors and caregivers to bring the diverse realities of stroke into closer focus.
Meet Me in Myrtle (Kindle)
A unique and engaging first-person account of how the paths of two women crossed in coping with the loss of loved ones. Monica writes of how she continued to struggle with grief several years after her mother-in-law’s passing, until she connected with a friend’s sister, Susie, who was dealing with the recent loss of her boyfriend. Both discover much about life and love as they meet in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a weekend to console each other.
This book is an excellent resource for grief support groups. It includes talking points to stimulate conversation about a necessary, yet delicate, subject.
Strike Out Stroke Children's Coloring Book (Paperback, Volume Discounts)
Join Eddie and Ella as they teach youngsters how to recognize and respond to a stroke emergency. Delightfully illustrated, this well-constructed, 8.5×11 inch, 8 page coloring book is a wonderful teaching tool.
Created in conjunction with Strike Out Stroke (www.strikeoutstroke.com) and Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp (www.strokecamp.org). A portion of proceeds are donated for every coloring book sold.