The seeds for Zina Kramer’s life-long commitment to public service were planted in the wake of World War II, where she was born to two Holocaust survivors. Fleeing several European countries, she came to the United States with her parents at the age of two. She has always had a deep appreciation for her freedom and a determination to help others.

Having grown up without grandparents, Zina observed the special relationship that her parents and children shared. She learned how to be a grandma from watching her own parents with their grandchildren. Unfortunately, she also witnessed how devastating Alzheimer’s can be to children. After six years of caring for her mother, an Alzheimer’s patient, and having a mother-in-law with dementia, Zina wrote Hugs for Grandma. She hopes this book provides some comfort for the great number of children affected by a loved one with a memory disorder.

Zina is a marketing executive whose emphasis is public service. She loves politics and has a special fondness for Election Day and what it represents. She lives in Michigan with her husband Michael and their dog Lexi. They have a wonderful family including David, Anessa, and Lisa, and two very adored grandchildren, Sam and Max.