Episode 24: Scattered: A Caregiver's Journey for Dementia and Alzheimer's
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Michelle Sumrall was born in Columbus, Georgia and now resides in Macon, Georgia with her daughter Aleisha. She attended the University of Georgia and Columbus State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree. She furthered her education at Troy University, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. Michelle has spent over thirty years working in corporate America, primarily in Human Resources. Michelle is a Certified Life Coach, and the Founder, CEO and Chief Journey Coach of TLC – Total Life Coaching, L.L.C.
In Scattered: A Caregiver’s Journey, Michelle Sumrall shares her journey as a caregiver to both her parents who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She documents her journey with them from discovery through diagnosis, grieving and ultimately managing to live with these Neurocognitive Disorders
Website: https://www.michellesumrall.com/home
Michelle states the saying that keeps her moving is Faith with works. Many of us become complacent having faith that things will change, but we must never forget to do the work.
Three books that have inspired her recently and over the years:
God’s Psychiatry, Charles L. Allen
72 Hour Hold, Bebe Moore Campbell
Bamboozled by Jesus, Yvonne Orji
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