September 3rd, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
With the beginning of September and the youngsters in our household back in school, our thoughts turn to autumn. Often there’s a nip in the air at night which reminds us fall is “around the corner.”
The Arts Bloggers share their weekly inspiration which I thought I’d share with you. My mom used to like to […]
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August 20th, 2008
Theme Day at the b5 media Health & Wellness channel centers around the topic of Summer Fun. Hosted by Lib at Healthbolt, the round-up offers some last minute, end -of-summer suggestions.
Check out what our bloggers have to say:
At Healthbolt Lib and Liz believe you should be able to laugh a little about your health, and […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
August 17th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
Are you and your children, perhaps even your Alzheimer’s patient in a limited way, Harry Potter fans?
Susan Gunelius, author of Harry Potter, The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon, will visit Home Biz Notes, on Tuesday, August 19, the day her book is launched in the United States.
You won’t want to miss this upcoming interview […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
August 11th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
Finding opportunities for summer fun (vacations, days at the beach, barbeques with friends, attending the latest movie) often seem limited for Alzheimer’s caregivers. They’re tied to the home caring for a person they find it difficult to take out with them. Or it requires a great deal of work to plan and accomplish, whether you’re […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments
August 10th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
With the Olympics located in China, panda bears come to mind. There seems to be a fascination with these black and white bears with the black patches around their eyes. They’re native to southwestern and central western China. Because of their distinctive markings, they’ve been a favorite with artists and photographers, as well as writers.
These animals become […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
August 6th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
If you and your family are following the Olympics and would like some related activities and information, here’s a list of posts that appear on my blogs so far. My co-bloggers and I will be sharing more in the coming week.
Even your Alzheimer’s patient may enjoy watching some of these events even if they don’t […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
August 5th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
When I mentioned previously my idea of starting a Tea Time at Alzheimer’s Notes, where I’d chat with visitors, through their comments or e-mails, I realized this was a tradition typical of my family and one we continued with Mother in the nursing home.
Sitting down to a cup of tea (or coffee for my aunts) runs […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
August 4th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
I’m very appreciative of everyone who stops by Alzheimer’s Notes for the Glass Full of Tears Bloggy Giveaway (you have through Aug. 5 to enter the random drawing) and to check out other posts. You also have been sharing your individual situations, almost as though you’re chatting with me over a cup of tea.
I’m going to […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments
July 30th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
I find the warmer days of summer a time when it’s often difficult to come up with tempting recipes. If this is a problem for you, too, as you search for recipes for your Alzheimer’s patient, your other family members and yourself, take some suggestions from the Food Bloggers.
Busy Family Meals - Slow down and try a […]
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July 28th, 2008
It might sound a little strange, but the Alzheimer’s Association is calling on people to ‘host an Alzheimer’s Party’ to watch The Forgetting is an Emmy Award-winning documentary based on David Shenk’s best-selling book.
This documentary will air nationally Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm ET on PBS (local broadcasts may vary).
The idea is that […]
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