Olympian Alexandra Allred turns family dementia struggles into new book

Alexandra Allred, a former Olympian, is marking Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with a memoir-guide about caring for loved ones with dementia. Mission Possible draws on her family’s experience with her CIA-trained father, who escaped five care facilities, and offers practical advice for caregivers.

Why it matters: - Mission Possible: Finding Humor and Strength While Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia is aimed at families who are navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia without a roadmap. - The book blends personal storytelling with practical caregiving advice on red flags, memory care, advocacy and protecting finances. - November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and holiday gatherings can make memory and behavior changes easier to spot.

What happened: - Alexandra Allred published Mission Possible on Oct. 13, 2026 through Brown Books Publishing Group. - The book is described as part memoir and part guide. - Allred will celebrate the release on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 2-4 p.m. at Paper Leaves Bookstore in Waxahachie, Texas. - Allred will sign copies of the book at the event, and the book will be available for purchase there.

The details: - Allred writes about caring for her parents as dementia changed their lives. - Her father, Marc Powe, had a CIA background that included training in evasion. - Powe escaped five care centers. - Powe took car keys and figured out keypad codes. - Allred also found him with a stolen phone from a caregiver, trying to send out a distress call. - The book frames those experiences with both heartbreak and humor. - Allred says the book is a companion, a manual and a hands-on tool for caregivers. - Brown Books Publishing Group is based in Dallas. - More information is available on Alexandra Allred’s website and Brown Books Publishing Group’s website.

Between the lines: - The book arrives as more families are likely to spend extended time with aging relatives during the holidays. - Allred is positioning the book as both an emotional account and a practical guide, which broadens its appeal beyond memoir readers. - The CIA detail gives the family story a dramatic angle, but the core message is about the day-to-day strain of dementia care.

What's next: - Allred’s bookstore appearance in Waxahachie is the first announced event tied to the book’s release. - The book’s caregiver guidance may find a larger audience as families look for warning signs and next steps during holiday visits. - Allred continues to promote Mission Possible under the theme #LifeWithDementia.