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Alzheimer’s and Alcoholism: How to Cope

Carol Bradley Bursack
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For over twenty years author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley...

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Monday, January 28, 2008
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Awareness of this issue, as with most unpleasant issues, is a key factor. When doctors can learn to spot a functioning alcoholic; when hospitals know what to "do with" an Alzheimer's afflicted alcoholic; when professionals can compassionately treat the alcoholic and the alcoholic's family, true progress will be made. And people like this gentleman won't have to feel they have a unique burden they must carry alone.

 

For more information about Carol go to www.mindingourelders.com or www.mindingoureldersblogs.com.

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