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all home care matters, something that will hopefully matter to you. Today, we had the distinct

honor of welcoming three distinguished guests, Sally Yule, Professor Ralph Martins, and Cheryl

Orsini, the team behind the amazing book Dancing with Memories. Welcome.

Thank you, Lance. Real pleasure.

So I don't know who to start with because you all have played such an integral role in

dancing with memories. But I think I want to start with Sally, because she's credited with

writing the book. And kind of, Sally, if you want to share

with us, where this concept and idea for Lucy and dancing with memories came from.

Thanks, Lance. Well, I have worked in dementia care for a long time, for 30 years, and

always working alongside people who are living with

dementia and trying to help improve their quality of life. But about six or seven years ago,

my own parents were diagnosed with dementia. And I, it was completely different because suddenly it was personal.

And even though I was deeply involved before, this became very personal.

And I watched as the different family members trying to come to terms with how they would relate to my parents, who were the head of our family, in different circumstances.

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