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Alzheimer’s Notes

July 15th, 2008

Are You Dealing with Breast Cancer as Well as Alzheimer’s?

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

April 13th, 2008

Are You Dealing with Cancer As Well As Alzheimer’s?

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Alzheimer’s disease is not always an isolated diagnosis.  Often the patient has other difficulties and health problems…stroke aftermath, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer, etc.  I was fortunate that Mother was in relatively good health other than dealing with Alzheimer’s. 
However, often the caregiver and/or other family members have health problems., too, which makes the caretaking […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment