July 4th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
In the United States, we’re celebrating Fourth of July, or Independence Day. There are parades, fireworks, community activities, and for many a weekend off from work. You may be somewhat confined at home, if you’re caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. Or you may be visiting your family member at a nursing home and joining in […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
July 3rd, 2008
Last year, Alzheimer’s Notes wrote about ‘Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers’.
Sounds like a great way to get away, so here’s update on cruises for 2009…
February 9-14, 2009
Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Century
Miami to Miami
September 4-11, 2009
Alaskan Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas
Seattle to Seattle
The cruises for 2010 are not yet scheduled but will be during […]
By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment
June 15th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Whether you’re a caregiver dad, an Alzheimer’s dad, a supportive dad, anyone’s dad in the Alzheimer’s world and elsewhere…I wish you a Happy Father’s Day!
This is a time to celebrate dads and remember our dad. Even though my dad is no longer living, this day brings memories of him. It’s a time for memories, […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
May 11th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
Happy Mother’s Day from us at Alzheimer’s Notes to all the moms, grandmothers, and those who play a mom role in someone’s life. I hope you had a lovely day.
I didn’t get a chance to write a lengthy Mother’s Day post because I was visiting a family member in the hospital. (Her continuing recovery has […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
March 23rd, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
May you have a blessed and lovely Easter holiday, however you may be celebrating. This is a time to share memories with your Alzheimer’s family member and to create new memories.
When Mother resided at the nursing home, they had an Easter egg hunt, usually the day before Easter, and invited young children and grandchildren from the families […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
March 15th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
For more St. Patrick’s Day celebration ideas, in addition to my previous post, St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations for Alzheimer’s Patients, check out the St. Patrick’s Day Blog Carnival at the b5media Lifestyles Channel.
I participated in this with my post, Quilting With a St. Patrick’s Day Influence, at Quilting and Patchwork.
Since the traditional St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
February 18th, 2008
AlzheimersNotes.com
I hope you all have a nice Presidents’ Day holiday. How are you celebrating? Have you done something special with your Alzheimer’s patient? A different menu, or one traditional with your family?
My mom always made a white cake with white frosting. then she decorated it with maraschino cherries. (George chopping down the cherry tree!) We […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
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