Sabr: A care collaborative

This piece by Vasundara Bahuguna, originally published by Bookosmia, offers a heartfelt and vivid recount of encountering Alzheimer’s disease, or “Alz,” through a personal lens. It captures the profound impact of the disease on individuals and their families, highlighting both the struggles and unexpected moments of grace. The narrative underscores the importance of empathy, awareness, and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s. A must-read that reminds us of the resilience and hope that can be found even in the darkest times.

About the author: Vasundhara, an engineer by training, describes herself as a lover of art, literature, music, travel, and nature. Her stories stand out due to the unique approach to narration, performances, voiceovers, translations, adaptations, or style. She has performed for a wide and varied audience in schools, children’s literature festivals, book launch events, read-aloud sessions, libraries, bookstores, and NGOs. Her current project includes translating her grandfather’s work from Hindi to English, and penning down books, stories, and poetry on Alzheimer’s. The vivid descriptions and the human element that shines through her work stems from her lived experience as a caregiver to her mother who has a terminal condition of brain degeneration.