Alzheimer's - All People Who Are Interested In "wellness"

Bob DeMarco

posted 11/11/2009, comments (2)

Alzheimer's Caregiver Lament -- I can't take her out because she eats with her hands.

The positive effects of socialization, initiative, and motivation on the part of Alzheimer's sufferers and their caregiver should not be overlooked. I believe these are as important as the medication...... My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/30/2008, comments (2)

Can Social Ties Stave Off Alzheimer's?

A new study confirms what previous research and intuition tell us: Connecting to other people is good for your brain. In this case the research, published in the American Journal of Public Health, showed that memory declined at half the rate among socially engaged adults compared to their more isolated peers. Three things you need... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/09/2007, comments (2)

A Listening Ear and Shoulder To Cry On

Heya.. if anyone ever needs some support or someone to simply listen.. I lost my father at 18 years old to Alzhimers Disease.. I'm here for you all < 3 Krys

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