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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's OurAlzheimer's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/20/2008, comments (3)

PATIENCE

You have to have faith in whatever you believe in and patience They will come thru for you.
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posted 07/18/2008, comments (2)

A Memory Aid To Help Short Term Memory Loss

Disclaimer:  I have no financial interest in the product that I am going to describe to you.  I present it only in consumer interest.  It may be something that would be of benefit to those who have short term memory loss or who know someone with that disability.     I am always looking for new ways to help make my... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/17/2008, comments (6)

Alzheimer's Communication, Take a Few Deep Breaths

When my mother would say something mean, nonsensical or just downright crazy it would bring up emotions like anger in me immediately. Imagine a person being very mean to you and how you might feel. Since I was raised in a feisty Italian-American family it was not unusual for my “temper” to flair.   Alzheimer's and... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/16/2008, comments (4)

Asking for Help Is a Gift Instead of a Burden

During her lifetime, Mom rarely took off her Superwoman cape. Proudly independent, Mom reveled in her ability to take care of everyone and handle everything. Even in her later years, she was striving to help her family and doing everything to savor life. In 2000, while suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Mom was helping me... Read moreChevron
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