Alzheimer’s Notes

July 25th, 2008

Creating Memory & Conversation Sparkers with Neckties

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 Stimulating the memory and conversational abilities of Alzheimer’s patients may help them remain cognizant longer.  There are various ways to do this and one consists of showing them familiar objects and participating in familiar activities.
What about using neckties that they’ve worn (if a man) or used by one’s spouse (if a woman)?  Sometimes just the pattern […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Brenda Avadian’s Answer to Random Drawing Winner’s Question

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Donna Sparks was the winner of the recent drawing for a copy of Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s by Brenda Avadian, author and editor.  Adding value to the drawing was Brenda’s offer to answer a question from the winner.
Here is what Donna asked:

On your website, The Caregivers Voice, you talk about all the decisions caregivers have to […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Giving Up Their Independence - Discouraging for Alzheimer’s Patients

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

July 17th, 2008

Guest Post: Three Tips for Avoiding Caretaker Injuries by Christine Lasich, M.D.

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 […]

By Liz Lewis -- 2 comments

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

July 9th, 2008

eBay Coach, Suzanne Wells, with Suggestions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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 In the post, For Alzheimer’s Caregivers Considering an At-Home or eBay Income, I mention Suzanne Wells and her new blog at b5media, eShopOwner.com.
Suzanne has offered some additional insights for Alzheimer’s Notes’ readers:
 eBay is becoming more and more popular for the “sandwich” generation who are looking for additional means to bring extra income into the home, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

July 8th, 2008

For Alzheimer’s Caregivers Considering an At-Home or eBay Income

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 Your Alzheimer’s parent or spouse requires more and more care, so you find it difficult to juggle caregiving and your job.  Or you simply need extra income to pay the additional bills caregiving entails.
If you’re considering online or eBay businesses, check out the helpful information at the new blog at b5media’s Business Channel, eShopOwner.com, by […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Revisiting ‘Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers’.

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 30th, 2008

A Drawing & a Survey for Minding Our Elders

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Check out Carol Bradley Bursack’s blog and learn how to enter a drawing for her book, Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.  You’ll need to take a survey about caregiving, but it’s easy and quick. 
Then your name will be entered into the random drawing for one of ten copies of Carol’s book.
(c)2008 Mary […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 26th, 2008

Random Drawing/Contest with “Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s” as the Prize

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 12 comments