Information and opinions on Alzheimer's from Karen E Wheeler at OurAlzheimers.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/24072/speak Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:46:00 -0400 Karen E Wheeler Not only are we caregivers for our loved one's with Alzheimer's, we are also their advocates, champions and the voice for those who are no longer able to speak. If you haven't done so all ready, now is the time to speak out against Alzheimer's. Last month, the Alzheimer's Association released their 2008 Facts and Figures Report. In it, they estimate 1 out of 8 baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in the U.S. That's... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/24072/speak http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/21296/day-time Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:02:00 -0500 Karen E Wheeler Since my last post, much has changed. First, I'd like to thank all of those who so kindly responded to my post.  It meant a lot to receive the warm feelings of support from you during a very emotional time for me.  With each day, I'm feeling stronger...no longer so emotionally raw.  There are times when I feel sad and miss my mom. Or cry not having her here with me.  But, I'm taking it one day at a... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/21296/day-time http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/19659/transition Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:16:00 -0500 Karen E Wheeler The week before Christmas, my mom Vivian fell and fractured her left hip. This required a pin surgically placed in her hip. Thank God, mom did not need hip replacement. The day after Christmas, my mom was transferred to a rehab facility to begin her short-term physical therapy. The move to the facility went well, and mom was recovering wonderfully from the surgery. Unfortunately, mom was uncooperative in her exercise sessions with the... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/64468/19659/transition