The Alzheimer's Association reports that 200,000 Latinos who live in the United States currently have Alzheimer's disease. By 2050, the projected total for this demographic group could reach 1.3 million. An October 21 New York Times article, "More Alzheimer's Risk for Hispanics, Studies Suggest" by Pam Belluck, explores the reasons behind this... Read more
The American Express Members Project has just announced the winner for 2008: Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters, submitted by American Express card member Jay Smith and the fulfilling organization, the Alzheimer's Association. This project, which received 24,101 votes, will garner $1.5 million for the project.
Early Detection... Read more
Before Alzheimer's, my mother was a strong-willed and very competitive woman, although she was very compassionate and willing to compromise. As Alzheimer's began to run its course, the first two traits became more pronounced, while the willingness to compromise often seemed to... Read more
Words - and how you say them - can make a big difference in how an elderly loved one with Alzheimer's responds. As I mentioned in a 2006 blog, I learned that my strong-willed mother's reaction was often directly tied to the approach of the person making the request (or demand).
Thus, I'm not surprised by a New York Times article entitled... Read more
On Tuesday, I got my flu shot (complete with a Garfield bandage). I started this ritual when Mom moved near me in 2005. As a caregiver, I couldn't afford to get sick while Mom needed me; now, with my 80-plus year-old father living near me, I still want to be proactive in maintaining my health.
So I was very interested in a Health Magazine... Read more
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