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Friday, September, 05, 2008

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Public Figures Testify about Private Alzheimer's Ordeals

Often, we hold celebrities and politicians up on a pedestal, but, in reality, they are just like everybody else...experiencing the same family dilemmas, the same diseases, the same crises. A hearing held on May 14 by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging exemplified this.   The hearing focused on "The Future of Alzheimer's:... Read moreChevron

Straight From The Heart: Celebrating Our Mothers and Fathers

It's the time of year, Mother's Day this weekend and Father's Day next month, when we all try to think of the perfect gift for our moms and dads, grandmothers and grandfathers, and other loved ones we honor on these holidays.   There are the perfect gifts that extend well beyond the recipient: Like other nonprofit organizations, the... Read moreChevron

Teens Impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease Learn Life Lessons

It's one thing to do a survey about Alzheimer's disease: we learn about trends and issues that need our attention. AFA's latest survey, as I noted in last week's column, about ‘sandwich caregivers'-folks caring for an older relative with Alzheimer's disease as well as caring for their own young children to young... Read moreChevron

New Survey: ‘Sandwich Caregivers’ Rely on Children to Help with Loved Ones

I frequently have the opportunity to visit families in their home environments, observing the day-to-day interactions of caregivers with their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. The insight into the enormous responsibilities and challenges is overwhelming. And, at times, even more overwhelming than others. While I empathize with every... Read moreChevron

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