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Alzheimer’s Notes

April 29th, 2007

More About Long Distance Caregiving

                      Liz and I’ve written previously about long distance caregiving, and Katelyn at Life Without Memories, mentioned Liz’s post.  She told about a friend who had to move and leave her mother behind in a nursing home, then asked for some tips for long distance caregiving. 
The dilemma arises when you must decide whether to move your Alzheimer’s family member […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

April 8th, 2007

Alzheimer’s Disease and long-distance caregivers.

Knowing what to do when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease is hard enough. But what if you live thousands of miles away and cannot get home? Trying to figure out what to do, how to help, and what resources are available can be extremely stressful. But there are a number of guides available to […]

By Liz Lewis -- 4 comments

April 4th, 2007

Alzheimer’s Affects People Around the World

              As we approach World Health Day, April 7, we realize that Alzheimer’s has become a world wide concern.  It may not be a contageous disease, but it affects people and families everywhere. 
Liz has called attention to people and projects around the globe in previous posts here, such as You Are Not Alone: Alzheimer’s Stories […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

December 18th, 2006

Does Alzheimer’s Caregiving Strain Family Relationships?

Are relationships strained among family members when caring for parents with Alzheimer’s or similar dementia?  If so, what can we do about it?
Sometimes nothing, because family members become too emotional?  Or they’re focusing on the financial rather than the personal needs of the family member.
Or, they can look at the situation, not without emotion or […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments