Aug 23, 2018
Sherri & Trey
Last nite my guest was Sherri Henderson. After her son, a young man with Down syndrome, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, this awesome woman wrote a short story to explain to him and his friends what this diagnosis meant, what to expect, and what it meant to them.
After being encouraged by doctors to make the story available to all, Sherri worked with an illustrator, Ani Barmashi, and this fabulous book is the result of their work.
Families and doctors in the field are now using it to help other young patients and their families.
Sherri Henderson founded Henderson Haven, Inc. with her husband, Lee, when families began seeking her advice on providing their children with the same opportunities Trey has had in his life. Always believing that any individual has the capacity to live on their terms regardless of their perceived abilities, she has always fought both personally and professionally to help ensure those rights for all.
She is sought after by professionals and has been commended by the Alzheimer's Association. The book has since been endorsed by local and national experts in the field, including the head of the National Down Syndrome Society, not only for developmentally delayed Alzheimer’s patients but for young relatives of other victims, as well as caregivers and adult family members.
http://www.hendersonhaven.org
***On a personal note from Natalie:
I had the honor of sharing stories with Sherri Henderson a sweet, warm & kind hearted lady.
Her son Trey, at the age of 29, now has Alzeheimers and we all know it is such a dreaded disease.
I told her prior to going on air that because of our having experienced this first hand that it might get emotional for both of us. If that happened the signal from me was to say "I think its time to wrap up the show".
I am so happy that we were both able to do the full hour and I hope it gave all of you some wonderful information.
You may purchase her book "Pictures Memories Understanding Dementia" on her site.....(see link above)
As I always end my shows............."believe in things you cannot see as they really are there".
Love,
Natalie
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