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Dr. Laura K. Doan

@laurakdoan

Professor of Early Childhood Education at Thompson Rivers University πŸ‘©β€πŸ«/ Researcher πŸ” / Author πŸ“š/ Interested in the Intersection of Alzheimer's and early childhood education πŸ‘ͺ/ Tea lover β˜•

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Building Stronger Families, Together - Alumni - University of Victoria Double UVic grad Laura Doan is a leader in early childhood education and the author of a brave new memoir about her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s.

Thank you, UVic Alumni for this story, sharing my journey since starting at the University of Victoria @uvic.ca @thompsonriversu.bsky.social www.uvic.ca/alumni/read-...

28.01.2026 04:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

02.09.2025 19:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow I will be @ Indigo Kamloops, signing books from 11am to 2pm. She's Still My Mom is a great resource for anyone involved in the journey of Alzheimer's. @friesenpress.bsky.social #shesstillmymom #alzheimersawareness #caregiversupport

18.07.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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New Laura Doan book navigates life with Alzheimer’s – TRU Newsroom TRU Newsroom

Alzheimer's can drastically alter life plans, but it doesn't mean the end of hope or the chance to create lasting family memories. #myTRU’s β€ͺLaura Doan shares her journey in She's Still My Mom, offering insights, resilience tips for caregivers. @laurakdoan.bsky.social

inside.tru.ca/2025/05/30/n...

03.06.2025 17:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you, Ruth, for taking the time to review my book! #shesstillmymom #friesenpress #alzheimersawareness

22.04.2025 02:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks! I greatly appreciate this!

21.04.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My book launch is taking place on Saturday, April 26, from 2pm - 3:30pm, at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. If you are in the area, pop by and be part of the celebration. @friesenpress.bsky.social #shesstillmymom #alzheimersawareness

21.04.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Individualised and contextualised approaches are needed when working with families in early childhood education and care. Our study explored how educators in five countries pushed back against standardisation to improve quality and practice. www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13...

01.04.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
She's Still My Mom:  Navigating Your Loved One's Journey with Alzheimer's.  Available Now.
She's Still My Mom: Navigating Your Loved One's Journey with Alzheimer's. Available Now. YouTube video by Laura K Doan

My book, She's Still My Mom: Navigating Your Loved One's Journey with Alzheimer's, was published last week, and is now available! @friesenpress.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @alzassociation.bsky.social youtu.be/y1g6BwARuDs?...

31.03.2025 20:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It was wonderful to celebrate International Women's Day with women in my family: my sister, niece, and daughter πŸ’—. I am grateful for the many women in my life. #internationalwomensday

09.03.2025 03:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SHE'S STILL MY MOM | Kirkus Reviews Doan, a professor of early childhood education at Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia, presents a guide for those who care for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Book reviews are vital, and I have received one from Kirkus Reviews, for my book, She's Still My Mom: Navigating Your Loved One's Journey with Alzheimer's. Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @friesenpress.bsky.social

05.03.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am very happy to sharing a trailer for my book, She's Still My Mom: Navigating Your Loved One's Journey with Alzheimer's. Available April. @friesenpress.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @alzheimerssupport.bsky.social #shesstillmymom #hope #alzheimersbc youtube.com/watch?v=ipCW...

19.02.2025 02:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0