Using Humor in My Caregiver “Lessons” …
My life is ever-evolving. At almost 80 years old, I’m a comedian. That’s right…I make audiences laugh. Right through the tough topic I’m talking about—Alzheimer’s—the disease that’s been the uninvited guest in my husband’s and my life for the past 15+ years. Here’s how my speaking goes…. Following the event host’s intro, I gingerly go…
The Road Less Traveled: Becoming Caregiver to Caregivers
I never thought, at my age, I’d become an advocate for caregivers and Veterans. How’d it happen? My personal experience that saw me felled by a disease that affects or will affect millions in the future—Alzheimer’s. Now–understand: I’m not even the person who has the disease. As wife and sole caregiver to my husband diagnosed…
Hitting My Stride as Caregiver to Caregivers
It’ll be my first really big speaking venue. Masonicare, a 245 unit senior living community in that lovely seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut, has commissioned me to speak before their residents who range from independent living, to assisted living and memory care. How’d they hear about the woman (me) who tells how to survive and…
Colleen Kelly Mellor: Guest Speaker
Paul and Colleen at Colt Park, Bristol
Her “Talks” Are So-o Important
ProJo Columnist and Long-Time Caregiver Gives Inspiring Talks: “Many Have Called Theirs ‘A Love Story:‘ “ Colleen Kelly Mellor was sole Caregiver to her husband, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s for 13+ years, but when she knew she could no longer do his 24/7 care, she sought out a residential place for him with which he–and she–could…
Coventry Library Will Host ProJo Columnist and Long-Time Caregiver in an Inspiring Talk:
“Many Have Called Theirs ‘A Love Story:’ 10 Reasons You’ll Want to Hear Colleen Kelly Mellor’s Talk? 10.Readers love her book as seen on Amazon Customer reviews. ***In 2025, Colleen plans to share important tips she learned over her 10+ years as sole Caregiver to her husband, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s: she weaves together anecdotes of…
