Michele Artiz Smith, J.D. visits Hill Road Library to present a special author talk about her book, My Husband’s Keeper: A Memoir. Smith is an ombudsman and author.
In her book, Smith takes the reader through the early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, including memory care. Her journey and her mistakes are shared openly to help the reader move forward in their efforts of feeling paralyzed in dealing with this relentless illness.
Smith has a doctorate degree from Western State University, College of Law. She believes in giving back and has been involved with the Red Cross and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, along with many other volunteer duties. She has been involved in the arts and California Missions for many years. She shifted her interest after her husband’s dementia diagnosis. She vowed to learn as much about this relentless illness as possible. She became a State Certified Ombudsman, allowing her a window into the world of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease by extensive training and visiting long-term care facilities and meeting with other families who share this illness. More information can be found on her website: myhusbandskeeper.com.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call (805) 677-7180.
