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Dorian Martin

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Turning Back the Aging Clock Through Walking

That old adage, "When it rains, it pours," perfectly described the critical events in recent years that caused me to reshuffle my life. In April 2005, I was laid off from a job that I had been totally committed to. Five months later, Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and moved to an area nursing home; thus, I became the key caretaker. In October... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

My mother--Exercise may slow Alzheimer's brain atrophy

When my mother first showed signs of dementia she was falling down almost daily. Then she fell and broke her finger. My mother who a year earlier could walk 15 blocks without any real problem could no longer walk a block. I knew I had to do something. While I was trying to decide what to do her health care provider (Humana) began offering a free... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (2)

Only Children Vs. Sharing Decisions With Siblings – Which is Easier?

In the world of caregiving, sibling issues abound. Any problems that were around when you were growing up will likely turn up again, as your parents age. The pecking order rarely changes. The "girl" work and the "boy" work rarely changes. There are exceptions, of course. And there are a few families that get along so well... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 07/13/2008, comments (0)

Intel Receives FDA Market Clearance on In-Home Medical Device for Management of Health Conditions

This is an important new product and brings state of the art technology to patients that are chronically ill or in need of constant care giving. I beleive this could become an important tool for caregivers. For those who must work it could certainly provide some piece of mind and allow them to keep their loved one at home rather then have them... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 07/13/2008, comments (6)

Do Brain Games Help?

There is a lot of controversy around brain games. Skeptics say, no they don't really help. Others believe they are of enormous help in keeping the brain sharp or helping those with Alzheimer's.My mother plays Slingo on the computer. I believe it helps. If nothing else it keeps her brain active and I am always looking for ways to keep her brain... Read more Chevron

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