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An extension of Liz’s post about the Alzheimer’s Store…the Warners also publish Alzheimer’s Daily News, a free online publication I’ve found very helpful in providing daily updates in the world of Alzheimer’s research and caregiving.
Also appearing here are articles written by Richard Taylor, relating what it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s.
You can subscribe to Alzheimer’s Daily […]
Inheritances and wills have torn many families apart. Family caregiving done for monetary reasons or money expectations can often be disappointing, when done for love can be rewarding with rich memories.
However, it’s difficult to think that way when you may have been promised something for your work, yet find the patient’s will states otherwise…a will made […]
We read numerous articles, almost everyday in some newspaper or online publication, about an Alzheimer’s patient who has wandered off from their home, their family’s home, or a nursing home. Some are found unharmed, while others are discovered only after they’ve died from exposure.
My husband and I had a friend who dropped his wife off […]
The Alzheimer’s Store, based in Cumming, Georgia, is an online storre that sells pretty much anything you might need to help or care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. The store is the brainchild of Mark and Ellen Warner following the success of a book Mark wrote called The Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s-Proofing Your Home.
Want […]
Vaccine suppresses aggregates of tau protein - implications for Alzheimer’s - NYU Medical Center researchers have completed a study that indicates that the immune system is able to combat the pathological form of tau protein. Tau protein is a key protein in the brains of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease…
Women Lose Weight At Least A […]
Yvonne Russell, of Grow Your Writing Business, asked me to write a guest post, Virtual Blog Tours - The Latest Innovation for Promoting Your Writing . Going on a virtual blog tour has become a popular technique for promoting one’s writing business and books. I’ve hosted a number of writers at my author blog, Mary Emma’s Potpourri of […]
Jacqueline Marcell, author of Elder Rage, hosts the ‘Coping with Caregiving’ internet radio show for ws.Radio.com. She has been interviewing medical professionals, authors, and healthcare consultants for the show, looking at the issues and challenges of caregiving.
Check out the archives for great interviews with people such as Wanda Smith, founder of CareTrain.com […]
Liz gave some very helpful information in her post, Northwest Airlines Assist Those With Alzheimer’s Disease. My mother traveled alone, actually her first airline flight ever, when she was in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. We didn’t realize at the time that’s what it was, but knew she was somewhat forgetful. However, she made it to her […]
This is not something I would have thought of but Carol D. O’Dell has been posting on her blog a list of ‘Top Five Caregiving Movies’. And it’s not all tears and handkerchiefs. Mostly her list comprises of laughter and black humor movies…
Carol’s list of Top Caregiving Movies is…
5. Evening
4. Marvin’s Room
3. Driving Miss Daisy
2. […]
A very popular method nowadays authors use to promote their books is the blog tour or virtual book signing. I’ve been hosting these at my author blog, Mary Emma’s Potpourri of Writing, and plan to do some here, beginning in September.
If authors of Alzheimer’s and caregiving books have never considered virtual book tours, or thought they were only for […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email], and Liz Lewis, RN for b5media.
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