My particular exercise class of choice most Saturdays is a group class that involves an hour of lifting weights. The class’s routine hits all of the major muscle groups, which I and my fellow exercisers do to the exaltations of the class instructor and the bouncy songs that take the mind’s focus off of the potential discomfort of doing... Read more
Now that we’ve got one foot firmly planted into 2010, I thought it would be a good time to add a different take to the Top 10 lists. Since I’m no longer in a formal caregiving role for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, my attention has moved to a different set of concerns – what I can do to prevent this terrible disease since... Read more
Alzheimer’s disease was the subject of several television shows last week prior to the continual coverage of the natural disaster in Haiti. Last Tuesday, CBS News featured a report on Alzheimer’s in its “Where America Stands” segment. In addition, Dr. Mehmet Oz featured a segment on Alzheimer’s during his... Read more
In mid-December, my father passed a copy of the local newspaper to me with a story starred by the headline to catch my attention. The headline stated, “Police: Woman killed ailing mom.” The article said that Jeanne Sevigny, 59, was accused of... Read more
In my last post, I shared some figures from the 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures published by the Alzheimer’s Association. This week, I wanted to add some more pertinent information that can help inform those who have the disease as well as caregivers, policymakers and other interested parties. The information below is... Read more
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