Being My Mom's Mom: A Journey Through Dementia from a Daughter's Perspective

Throughout her life, Loretta Anne Woodward Veney has chronicled family events through journals, photos and videos seeking to capture every moment. After learning that her beloved Mother Doris was the first female in her family to suffer from dementia, Loretta began documenting the details of doctor visits, and recording people, places and things as a substitute for lost memory. Loretta, a motivational teacher and trainer, has delivered speeches and presentations throughout the US and offers a wealth of encouragement. She is also the author of Refreshment for the Caregivers Spirit (2017) and Colors Flowing from My Mind (2019).

The Rev. Paul Roberts Abernathy is the former Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. He and his wife Pontheolla Mack Abernathy relocated to Spartanburg, SC are the co-owners and operators of Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens, a Bed and Breakfast.