Friday (March 28) marked the sixth month anniversary of my very last "conversation" with my mother. Earlier that week, Mom had begun to fall into a stupor in which she didn't respond to words and increasingly didn't notice movement. As I mentioned in one of my shareposts that followed her death, Mom started looking... Read more
One of the often-cited recommendations concerning fending off Alzheimer's disease is the need to stay engaged with people. In fact, Newsmax.com's Health Alert reported in early January 2008 that a University of Michigan study found that 10 minutes of chatting, either face to face or by phone, does as much to improve memory and boost... Read more
This morning the Alzheimer's Association released a new report, 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, that provides the latest and greatest information concerning this disease. This new report provides the latest statistical information of U.S. data related to Alzheimer's disease, including prevalence, mortality, the costs... Read more
In late February, I was working out of town and stayed with my friend, tennis partner, and professional colleague, Chris. That evening, Chris received a phone call from her brother - their mother, who suffered from dementia, was experiencing extreme difficulty breathing. The next morning, I left early to head to the office to start my day. Chris... Read more
Sunday's Oscars awards ceremony marks an important victory in the battle for awareness about dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Two great actresses - Julie Christie ("Away From Her") and Laura Linney ("The Savages") - are nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for their work dealing with issues related to dementia.... Read more
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