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Alzheimer’s Notes

Archive for the ‘Alzheimer's/Activities’ Category

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

August 20th, 2008

It’s “Summer Fun” for the Health & Wellness Channel Theme Day

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

Harry Potter Fans! Check Out Susan Gunelius’s Book on Harry Potter Phenomenon

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

Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Finding Opportunities for Summer Fun

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

Panda Picture Books for Alzheimer’s Patients’ Entertainment & Children’s Learning About China

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

Olympics News on Mary Emma Allen’s Blogs, Including Alzheimer’s Notes

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

Tea Time at Alzheimer’s Notes - Tea Time with Mother

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

Tea Time at Alzheimer’s Notes

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

Refreshing Recipes for Tempting Alzheimer’s Patients & Family

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

July 28th, 2008

Host An Alzheimer’s Party.

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 […]

By Liz Lewis -- 0 comments