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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 03/28/2008, comments (3)

Survey Shows Children Pick Up Some of the Caregiving Load

From the third annual Alzheimer's Foundation of America conference (AFA) ICAN comes the not so surprising news that children in sandwich families generally become caregivers for their grandparents. An article about the survey titled "New Alzheimer's disease survey reveals children of sandwich caregivers assist with loved... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/25/2008, comments (6)

looking for families with children 6-12 dealing with a grandparent with Alzheimer's

I am looking to speak with families who have children, ages 6-12, dealing with Alzheimer's in the family. I am researching a documentary for HBO. Thanks.

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Leah

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posted 03/25/2008, comments (10)

Talking to Myself, In the Vegetable Aisle...

I have to whine today... Clearly, my dementia is not getting better. I cannot remember things from last week. I cannot remember that I've gone to the doctor or had a stress test. I forgot to go for my mammogram appointment... My memory is also affecting my relationship with my husband to some extent. I'm finding that it no... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 03/25/2008, comment (1)

New Type of Senior Citizens Centers Emphasize Cafe Society, Conversation

One of the often-cited recommendations concerning fending off Alzheimer's disease is the need to stay engaged with people. In fact, Newsmax.com's Health Alert reported in early January 2008 that a University of Michigan study found that 10 minutes of chatting, either face to face or by phone, does as much to improve memory and boost... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 03/25/2008, comment (1)

Long Distance Caregiving for People with Alzheimer's

Long distance care coordination for relatives and friends of people with Alzheimer's is becoming more common. The main reason is that over the past few decades the traditional role of women in caring for the sick and infirm in their families has changed as households have become reliant on their work income. This, combined with greater... Read more Chevron

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