Monday, February 13, 2012

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Trish Vradenburg

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I'm a playwright, author, television writer, and Alzheimer’s disease advocate. My husband George and I founded UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, with the goal of finding a cure or treatment for Alzheimer’s by the year 2020.
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Walk a Day in Her Shoes: Wandering in Alzheimer's Patients

When my mother, as yet undiagnosed with Alzheimer's, asked me to get a pair of glasses from her purse, I stumbled upon a traffic ticket.  I sighed, knowing my mother's propensity for speeding.  I scanned the summons to find how fast she was going this time.  Much to my surprise she had been pulled over for going ten miles-per-hour... Read moreChevron
posted 01/13/2012, comments (4)|
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Pioneer in Alzheimer Prevention via holistic medicine since 1993
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Make a Committment to Wellness in 2012

It's a new year...and that usually means a new list of resolutions. For many, the list may include losing weight, eating healthier, saving money, spending more time with family and friends, quitting smoking or drinking, and learning or doing something new. Perhaps instead of resolutions, we should consider commitments for the new... Read moreChevron
posted 01/10/2012, comment (1)|
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Caregiving with Grace: Finding God in Alcohol Dementia

I am the main caregiver for my mother, who has Vascular and Alcohol Induced Dementia. My mom is 68, and was diagnosed 5 years ago. She is now living in a nursing home full time, as her memory has declined further and she has been recovering for 2 years with 2 broken hips (she is in a wheel chair), so she needs full time nursing help.  I... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2011, comment (1)|
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I am a caregiver to my mom and just recently a Good Samaritan to a Wanderer.
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New ID system offered to home caregivers.

posted 01/17/2011, comments (0)|
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I NEED HELP!!!

I NEED HELP! I live with my 78 year old great grandmother because she refuses to go to a nursing home she has diabetes, she no longer showering i have to beg her to shower, she can hardly walk as she is disabled but used a walker and has fallen many times. She can't cook nor take care of herself i'm going crazy and she refuses to have anyone come... Read moreChevron
posted 01/06/2011, comment (1)|
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