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?

1. Colleen is former feature story writer and monthly Op-Ed columnist for Providence Journal.
2. Mark Patinkin wrote their story in ProJo front pg story (May 26, 2024).
3.  Barbara Morse-Silva interviewed Colleen for NBC 10, Health segment.
4. RI Dept of Health (with Cranston Sr. Services and Cranston Central Lib) sponsored Colleen at their main Alzheimer’s event in Sept, 2024
5. Colleen was podcast guest of The Rhode Island Wave (pic is above, on left) and has spoken.
6. She’s guest speaker at various library events.
7. Colleen is recently featured in East Greenwich News.
8. 3 Rhode Island “Top Docs” endorse her book and appear in quotes in the book.
9. Her book, Az and Me: A Partner’s Journey with Alzheimer’s, has been on Amazon Best Sellers’ List since June, 2024.

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 life with the cognitively impaired…inspirational events…”lessons” learned (i.e. how to know if a lawyer is really accredited in “senior issues;” why you need to get financial advice as soon as possible; why dress your partner in shout-out colors…why give them fake purses or faux wallets…how you check to see if your mate qualifies for Veteran benefits.”)

The author is an engaging speaker whose humor comes through in her presentations. Signed copies of her new Amazon Best Seller, Az and Me: A Partner’s Journey with Alzheimer’s ($25.00) will be available at her talk. This book is a manual or guide to help you on your Caregiver journey.

For more information, go to colleenkellymellor.com

But mostly, come to her talk. You’ll leave inspired…and hopeful.

P.S. If you want Colleen to talk to your group, contact her at colleenkellymellor@gmail.com

In the meantime, click the “Free Preview” below and read her opening poem “It’s Fine,” dedicated to Paul, her partner of 34 years.