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In this insightful interview, Sue Lloyd-Davies discusses her book Pinkie’s Turnabout (Fitzroy, February 2026), inspired by her own experiences caring for a loved one with dementia and her work with children in caregiving situations. The conversation explores the emotional journey of caregiving, the importance of understanding dementia, and how families can foster open conversations about these challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pinky's Turnabout
00:54 Inspiration Behind the Book
03:20 Challenges of Caregiving
06:41 Advice for Young Caregivers
09:34 Navigating Grief and Emotions
12:58 The Role of Pets in Caregiving
15:36 Using the Book for Family Conversations

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sue Lloyd-Davies lives and writes in an old cottage in quirky Gulfport, Florida, where fuzzy cat, Arlo, loafs beside her keyboard and occasionally types an extra space or two into her stories. Caring for her mother, whose life — filled with friends, quilting and church — drifted into dementia, inspired her novel about Pinkie.

When she’s not writing, Sue can be found under the oaks handing out hazelnuts to rescue squirrel Owen or careening around the community center in a line dance. Visit her at Suelloyddavies.com, where you can purchase a copy of the book (available wherever books are sold).

PRAISE FOR PINKIE’S TURNABOUT

“Drawing on personal experience, Lloyd-Davies confronts the hardships of caring for a loved one with dementia in this brutally tender debut. It’s a surprise-packed narrative that counterbalances nuanced examinations of complicated relationships and hard-earned life lessons against Jack’s delightfully snarky quips.” Ages 9–12. (Feb.)
—Publishers Weekly – STARRED Review

“Pinkie’s Turnabout is a layered story and an appealing pick for middle grade readers. An entertaining, heartfelt story and a great pick for classroom reading and discussion, all ages will find value in its themes of love and forgiveness, becoming self-aware, not judging by appearance, and the unmasking of subtle prejudices that often go unrecognized. Conflicts and troubles abound for Pinkie at every turn, but love and forgiveness win out in the end in a way that will make your heart grow three sizes. Never preachy, never didactic, the story shows through action and event how to be a better person.”
―Clara Gillow Clark, writing coach and award-winning author of Hill Hawk Hattie and Hattie on Her Way

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In this heartfelt interview, Karen McGovern shares her personal and professional journey caring for loved ones at the end of life, highlighting the importance of compassion, preparation, and presence. Discover insights into end-of-life care, the role of doulas, and how to navigate grief and caregiving with grace.

About Karon Keller McGovern

Certified End of Life Doula (2022) National Accreditation (2026)
Reiki Master (2016) and Reverend - Celebrations of Life &
Weddings (2016)

Business: Loving Embrace – Transition Service Guiding the Client
and Family through the final Transition (2025)
Executive Assistant: 50+ years small businesses, churches,
University, and major corporations
End of Life Doula Training by Suzanne B. O’Brien R.N. (Surgical,
Oncology, and Hospice)
Karon saw a real need to change how end-of-life patients were
not receiving the best care with our medical system

Professional Goals:
1) Love and care for others during the final transition of life
2) Educate people on ways to make dying less chaotic and
look at death in a new light

Professional and Personal accomplishments
- Star Achievement
- Going to Waveland MS for two weeks right after Katrina
hit to help those in need where the hurricane landed
-Citizen Teacher (US STEM) during my career at Cisco Inc
Hobbies and personal interests:
- Crafting, reading, hiking, baking,
meeting new people and listening to others
stories/journeys in life

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to End-of-Life Care
05:21 Navigating Dementia and Family Dynamics
10:50 Becoming an End-of-Life Doula

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Dr. Mia explores the groundbreaking Finger Study, a global research project on brain health and Alzheimer's prevention, and the US version, called POINTER study. Discover why lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and cognitive activities can significantly improve brain resilience and delay cognitive decline.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Pointer Study
02:44 Understanding the US Pointer Recipe
05:28 The Role of Exercise in Brain Health
08:16 Dietary Impacts on Cognitive Function
10:57 Gut-Brain Connection and Its Implications
14:01 Cognitive Exercises and Health Monitoring
15:51 Empowerment Through Lifestyle Changes

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