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Sometimes phrases will spark memories and enthrall the Alzheimer’s patient. See if you can remember any they may have been mentioned about your patient’s childhood. These may be outdated words and phrases, but they reflect the world where your patient currently resides.
The Dog Days of Summer….this was an expression of my childhood during the lazy, hazy days of […]
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Since Alzheimer’s patients, at a certain stage of the illness, often live in the past, why not incorporate this family legacy into time travel for the youngsters in your household this summer? Take advantage of the Alzheimer’s member’s memories…record and scrapbook them for your family legacy.
However, youngsters are familiar with time travel books so popular […]
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Preserving our memories and those of Alzheimer’s patients can lead to scrapbooking fun. I led a scrapbooking activity for Alzheimer’s patients at a nursing home and think they had as much fun as I did.
With the help of an activity aide, we selected pictures taken of the residents as they engaged in various events at the […]
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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 […]
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Something may occur that brings back memories of a special occasion with your Alzheimer’s parent. The announcement of children’s book author/illustrator Tasha Tudor’s death, at age 92, although sad, brought to mind my meeting with her years ago. Mother also was involved in this special day.
Perhaps some of you have her enchantingly illustrated books, have read […]
Did Ronald Reagan have Alzheimer’s Disease while he was President?
Dr Larry Altman, who was a Senior Medical columnist for the New York Times, once looked into this question and was…
“…unable to find any evidence by any medical criteria that is known to the medical profession that Mr Regan had any symptoms or signs of Alzheimer’s […]
Why do memories disappear? This question and more is answered in this podcast interview with Sue Halpern, author of Can’t Remember What I forgot.
Sue also offers tips on How to Improve Your Memory in this video.
Plus an interview with Authors@Google…
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Video by KQED Quest about the question ‘Is the Cure in the Genes?’ focusing on researchers at San Francisco’s Gladstone Institutes who have found that a gene may hold the key to a cure.
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Sometimes it’s good to recap, so here’s a quick roundup of my favorite Alzheimer’s Note’s posts over the past few months…
Children and Alzheimer’s Disease
Charlton Heston and Alzheimer’s Disease
Do You Believe in Restraints for Alzheimer’s Patients?
The Multiple Identities of An Alzheimer’s Caregiver.
Should We Laugh/Joke About Alzheimer’s?
So what’s your favorites?
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I posted last week about ‘Remembering the Caregivers’ a three part series from WXEL’s local ‘South Florida Today’ magazine show.
Turns out that they have put out more videos featuring the personal stories of viewers…
Check out the rest of these videos at WXEL’s You Tube page.
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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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