Life After a Dementia Diagnosis

By Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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Most Alzheimer’s organizations have found that, in general, people are more afraid of a dementia diagnosis than finding out that they have cancer. One reason for this fear is the stigma that accompanies dementia. While sympathetic to those who have Alzheimer’s and other dementias, people ...

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Leah, Health Guide

9/19/12 6:47pm

Your words touched my heart, Carol! I hope your message is received LOUD and CLEAR by all who read it. There IS life after dementia...one only has to adjust and find the joy in life. I appreciate being mentioned as a role model; it made me feel really good! Thank you, my dear friend!

Leah

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

9/20/12 5:51am

You are welcome, Leah. You continue to be an inspiring role model for us all.

Blessings,

Carol

AFA Social Services, Health Guide

9/20/12 9:19am

You make great points! Along these lines, check out the Dementia Arts Festival on Capitol Hill on September 20. The unique exhibit features creative arts by people with dementia, including a panel from the hearfelt AFA Quilt to Remember. http://bit.ly/OVHkLv

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

9/21/12 7:42am

Thanks for the tip!

Carol

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