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~Aging, Caregiving, Human~
Welcome to the website of
Kathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD
Gerontologist and Author of
The Pianist's Only Daughter:
A Memoir
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“The Pianist’s Only Daughter is not just a memoir about a family marked by music and literature; it’s a reflective exploration of the human condition, the fragility of life, and the strength found in compassion and shared experiences." ~Review Tales
...Family Caregiving Stories are FAMILY Stories...
~Click book cover to link to Amazon site
Eric Hoffer Awards 2025 Nonfiction Category Finalist
Pencraft 2024 Spring Award Winning Memoir
Kirkus Reviews writes: "Get It!"
IndieReader approved ~ Readers' Favorite 5 Stars
Here's a list of my 5 favorite memoirs about aging, illness and death and dying - on Shepherd.com book recommendation website.
Two Third Agers Podcast
Check out the podcast I hosted with my friend Jenny Anderson - two women in our early 60s have lighthearted and informative chats about
life when one is aging,
but not yet old.
Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
2021-2022 Episodes:
Episode 1: How Long Has It Been
Episode 2: Travel and Adventure
Episode 3: Forgetting (and Dementia)
Episode 4: Relationships with Grown Children
Episode 5: Make New Friends & Keep the Old?
Episode 6: Our Bodies, Our Faces, Ourselves
Episode 7: Downsizing and Dealing with "Stuff"
Episode 8: Upsides of Being Our Age
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