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Liz Lewis, co-author here at Alzheimer’s Notes, was mentioned this week on Idealog as a blogger and writer who is making great strides in her career. It’s great having Liz on board to present her views and experiences on Alzheimer’s disease.
She’s an RN in New Zealand, so also adds an international flavor to our blog. You have both […]
When my mom entered the nursing home, among the admission paperwork and medical history, was a questionnaire about her likes and dislikes, family background, career, where she’d lived, etc. Also, the dieticians wanted to know about any food allergies, of course. They also wanted me to list her favorite foods and those she disliked.
Eventually, they […]
The Division of Geriatics at Weill Cornell Medical College has just been awarded a $45,000 grant from NEC Foundation of America to help with the development of an Alzheimer-Friendly Virtual Home. Aimed at helping caregivers and families find the best ways of adapting homes for people with Alzheimer’s Disease, this graphic-rich website is expected to […]
When people learn my mother and aunt developed Alzheimer’s disease, they often ask, “Aren’t you afraid you’ll get it, too…that it’s in your genes?”
Is Alzheimer’s genetic?
Did Auntie and Mother develop it because of something in their genes? Then why didn’t their two brothers have Alzheimer’s? Their minds were alert when they died in their […]
The CBS Evening News (20 March, 2007 6.30 pm ET) will be looking at a new report released today by the Alzheimer’s Association that indicated that there has been a 10% increase in people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in the past 5 years. Read their blog post and see the pre video…
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Leaning on Everlasting Arms -The recent Harris Interactive survey found that about one-third of those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease felt the experience made them ‘more religious’. Here’s one persons story…
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Liz Lewis, one of the co-authors here at Alzheimer’s Notes, also is a rapidly rising star in the blog writing world. She was interviewed by Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business.
Although most readers of Alzheimer’s Notes may not be writers, they may be interested in learning more about Liz, who recently joined this blog […]
Liz mentions “laughter yoga” to help Alzheimer’s caregivers reduce their stress. How true that laughter and a sense of humor are so important when caring for Alzheimer’s patients.
Some of the situations that cropped up, when caring for my mom and aunt, could have been very, very frustrating if my husband and I hadn’t realized they could […]
Laughter is probably one of the last things that you might think of when you think of Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s not a funny topic. But laughter can be an important tool for both the patient, the family, and the caregivers. Laughter, as they say, is the best medicine.
Good strong, hearty laughter provides an aerobic workout. […]
“I have learned that Mother no longer knows what she’s putting others through,” remarked a caregiver. “So I find I have to stand up for myself or I’d be hospitalized.”
She mentioned this as one way to get through those rough days.
As I read this and thought back to those days of caring […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
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