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Tuesday, December, 02, 2008

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David Roeltgen, MD

David Roeltgen, MD

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Neurologist, Professor
posted 11/04/2008, comment (1)

Tips for Retaining Independence

As we have discussed many times, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder.   Over time skills and abilities decline.  What someone with Alzheimer’s can do one week is not necessarily what he or she can do the next week.  So we all must acknowledge that a time will come when the patient with Alzheimer’s... Read moreChevron
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Eric J. Hall

Eric J. Hall

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AFA Founder, CEO
posted 11/03/2008, comment (1)

National Alzheimer's Month Recognizes Courage, Devotion

The President, like many Presidents before him, has once again proclaimed November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It was the late Ronald Reagan who first signed such a proclamation; the year was 1982 and the momentous decree called for the nation’s first National Alzheimer’s Awareness Week.    ... Read moreChevron
Bob DeMarco

Bob DeMarco

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posted 10/31/2008, comments (0)

Care of the Soul--Thomas Moore

The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.
Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

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Be Home Live Life
posted 10/30/2008, comments (0)

Communication

As Alzheimer's disease progress it can impact the way a person may communicate.  Communication is a vital piece in the care giving process.  It is the way we communicate our ideas, feelings, and wants.  Communication is a basic need that everyone must have met to maintain a quality... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author and Eldercare Columnist
posted 10/30/2008, comments (2)

A Study to Investigate Very Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Raises the Bar

I'm in an age group where people joke about their memories - sort of. There is always a little fear attached, when they do this. The little laugh has a nervous edge. Is this normal? Is aging supposed to do this? Maybe I'm just stressed or tired.   I get annoyed with one friend, because every time I forget a name, or what I was earlier... Read moreChevron

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