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Giving up their independence and seeing their ability to do tasks by themselves slowly erode, becomes one of the most frustrating aspects of the disease for many Alzheimer’s patients. They know something is amiss, but often don’t understand why they’re not allowed to do the ordinary, everyday activities on their own. Or why they can’t […]
I just finished reading a wonderful little book called High Heels to Hormones (A Woman’s Guide to Spine Care) by Christina Lasich, M.D. Short and easy to read with plenty of cartoons to get the points across, I’d recommend it to any woman who suffers from back pain, and especially to anyone who is the […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is not always an isolated diagnosis. You may be dealing with other illnesses and disabilities as well. One of these could be breast cancer which the patient may have encountered before Alzheimer’s. Or she could have developed it while her memory was fading.
Also, often the caregiver and/or other family members have health problems., which makes the […]
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If you’ve thought about writing and publishing books, even newspaper and magazine articles, about your experiences as a caregiver or Alzheimer’s victim, you may enjoy the series of posts Yvonne Russell and I are writing (along with guest posts) at Home Biz Notes throughout July.
I shall be writing a series on self-publishing, including my experiences with my […]
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 […]
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Our first random drawing at Alzheimer’s Notes offers as the prize, Finding the Joy In Alzheimer’s, a book edited by Brenda Avadian and containing two of my essays.
These include: A Child Shows the Way and Generation to Generation.
Simply leave a comment with your name and e-mail and state how you’re connected with Alzheimer’s…caregiver, family member, victim, friend, concerned […]
Second Wind Dreams, a national non-profit organization with a mission to change the perception of aging, one dream at a time, has a Virtual Dementia tour kit. It’s a training tool that provides people with the opportunity to experience how it might feel to have dementia.
Sounds like something everyone who works with dementia […]
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Stay tuned…I’ll be anouncing a random drawing for the book, Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s edited by Brenda Avadian. This anthology contains essays by caregivers and family members who have experienced the disappointments and frustrations, but still could find moments of JOY to share with others.
Some of my essays appear in this book.
I shall be […]
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Celebrities and their families have been “going public” during the last few years when Alzheimer’s strikes them. This illness is no longer hidden, the person sequestered where no one sees them, and families refrain from talking about it.
This week, as we pursue the theme of Celebrities & Health at the b5media Health & Wellness channel, […]
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Unusual celebrations often have appeal for Alzheimer’s patients. They need not make sense or even be ones they know about. I discovered that Mother enjoyed parties, even if they were just for the two of us.
At the nursing home, the residents also enjoyed gatherings. They might be confused about the day or the era, but it […]
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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