Patty Collamer is a retired Professor of Sociology and the author of three books about family caregiving.  Grace on the Ledge: a caregiver’s memoir, the children’s picture book, Grammy’s Eyes, and her latest, One Simple Breath: A Caregiver’s Guide to Inner Peace. Patty cared for her mother and father for fifteen years beginning in 2007 when her mother suffered a debilitating stroke.

Committed to supporting caregivers, Patty offers presentations and workshops both in person and online teaching practical coping skills to reduce stress.