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While we’re on the topic of Harry Potter (see the post about Susan Gunelius and her book on the Harry Potter global phenomenon), why not take a look at a related book by J.R. Rowling? If you and anyone in your caregiver’s family are Harry Potter fans, you’re probably intrigued by any reference to a new book.
The Tales of […]
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I think one of the most discouraging situations for Alzheimer’s patients, and possibly for family, too, is the “You can’t drive anymore scenario.” This often creates a big hassle.
Even without someone having Alzheimer’s, there often comes a time when their reflexes aren’t so good, their eyesight may be failing, stiff or arthritic joints keep them […]
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So often we don’t know where to turn when Alzheimer’s becomes a reality with a family member. We’ve heard of the condition, but haven’t paid too much attention until it hits a family member or friend and we’re caught in the caregiver role or supporting a caregiver.
More resources are available nowadays than when my […]
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We have a winner for the Glass Full of Tears Giveaway, associated with the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival. A copy of the book is on its way to her.
Kristen mentions in her comment:
My first job ever was working in a Nursing Home. I saw many different faces of Alzheimer’s and dementia while working there- the good, the […]
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Communication with Alzheimer’s patients takes many forms and can become rather difficult until we learn to speak “their language.” I’ve written about this in various posts and thought you might find it helpful if I posted a round-up of them.
Recognizing Pain in Alzheimer’s Patients
How Do We Know When Alzheimer’s Patients Don’t Feel Well
Alzheimer’s Changes the […]
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Finding opportunities for summer fun (vacations, days at the beach, barbeques with friends, attending the latest movie) often seem limited for Alzheimer’s caregivers. They’re tied to the home caring for a person they find it difficult to take out with them. Or it requires a great deal of work to plan and accomplish, whether you’re […]
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I was asked, in a recent comment on a post, what a daughter should do when her elderly father, who had broken a leg and was in a nursing home, acted like a zombie. That previous post concerned overmedication, with a link from a post by Liz Lewis. I had related an experience with my mom.
Since I’m not trained in […]
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If you’re a fan of the summer Olympics in Beijing and plan on following some of the events, you’ll find Char Polanosky’s post, 30 US Olympians in their Teens of great interest. Char also includes a number of videos of the young men and women.
Perhaps your Alzheimer’s patient, as well as you and your family […]
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Your response to my A Glass Full of Tears giveaway has been wonderful. I’m pleased so many of you wanted to share your involvement with Alzheimer’s or dementia. I’d like to use some of those comments as ideas for posts, answering your questions, helping you find resources, start a dialogue among Alzheimer’s Notes readers.
By sharing, […]
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I’m offering a copy of A Glass Full of Tears, Dementia Day-By-Day by June Lund Shiplett as a giveaway here at Alzheimer’s Notes as part of the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival.
In this book, June Lund Shiplett shares the journal she kept during her husband Charlie’s encounter with multi-infarct dementia and the challenges she faced as his caregiver. This is […]
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