06/05/2026
After an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis transformed her mother's life, Respiratory Therapist and Sleep Technologist Gaye Knott found her life had also changed. What started as a journaling outlet to process the day-to-day eventually became something much bigger. When her mother passed, she felt encouraged by God and by her role as a caregiver to use her mother's story to help others.
Her entries became Recipes from Mom, a memoir built on memories, faith, and the reality of caregiving. Recipes from Mom honors her mother’s legacy and gives voice to families navigating Alzheimer’s. Through every page, Gaye reflects the CHRISTUS value of compassion, sharing her journey with honesty, empathy, and a desire to support others facing similar challenges.
This Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Gaye hopes readers can find peace in knowing the battle can be difficult, while also embracing the small moments of joy, connection and dignity that make every day with loved ones meaningful.