Information and opinions on Alzheimer's from Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo at OurAlzheimers.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/46896/communication Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:52:33 -0000 Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo As Alzheimer's disease progress it can impact the way a person may communicate.  Communication is a vital piece in the care giving process.  It is the way we communicate our ideas, feelings, and wants.  Communication is a basic need that everyone must have met to maintain a quality life.                  The person may have trouble finding the right... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/46896/communication http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/44842/visiting Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:29:52 -0000 Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo Important things to remember when visiting...   My mom is a never-ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.  ~Graycie Harmon   "Mom doesn't know me anymore.  It's too hard to see her walk away with the other residents.  She doesn't even remember I visited."   Ever feel like that?  Like the one person who is your touch... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/44842/visiting http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/44135/dearest-millie Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:30:14 -0000 Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo "My Dearest Millie,     I'm sitting at my desk trying to prepare for tomorrow's sermon and my mind keeps wandering to the leaves that are falling from the trees.  It reminds me of those early days in Pennsylvania when a young man met a beautiful young woman who would fill his life with such joy and peace.  In you, God gave me the perfect helpmate and soul mate.  You followed me to South America into the mission... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/44135/dearest-millie http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/43377/baroness Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:37:50 -0000 Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo In a recent article out of the UK, Baroness Warnock known as the "moral philosopher" stated that she hopes people will soon be "licensed to put others down" who have become a burden on the health care system.   She went on to say that anyone with dementia had the responsibility to commit suicide because of the burden they are on their families and society.   As groups across the United States work together for the improvement in... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/43377/baroness http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/43077/personally-fall Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:09:14 -0000 Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo Fall Harvesting               Harvesting vegetables and putting them up for the winter is an old tradition.  It was the life blood for families during the winter until the supermarket became popular in the late 1970's.  Many people today continue to "put up" vegetables to save money and to gain the benefits of fresh vegetables. Here are a few ideas that will work well to... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/22201/43077/personally-fall