Alzheimer's - People Who Have Been Through Alzheimer's

Wiser Now

author of monthly Wiser Now Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Tips

posted 03/05/2009, comment (1)

Patterns of progression in Alzheimer’s disease, Part 3

One of the questions I am frequently asked by families and staff caring for people with Alzheimer's disease is how to better understand the patterns of progression during the slow deterioration of the brain. This blog entry is a continuation of excerpts from my book, Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide, as guidance on that topic. To order... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (0)

Memory Activities developed from Memories

Before my mother's stroke her favorite hobbies were putting together large puzzles and playing cards. After her stroke the puzzles were impossible and there were no age appropriate small ones. Dad made her a card holder and she could play cards for a while. My mothers needs and frustrations played a key role to my developing Memory Jogging Puzzles... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/07/2009, comments (0)

Here is what happened to our loved one JD.

http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/216734-family-feud-contestants-seek-in-excess-of-60k-in-damages

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posted 01/16/2009, comments (2)

Adopt A Caregiver

Adopt A Caregiver is a program where communities are inspired to be aware of caregivers in their own community, and befriend them. Either by email, or phone, just connect and offer to listen, to understand what it's like to stand in their shoes. Together wecan wipe away some of the caregivers tears. Give the gift that lasts forever and costs... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/30/2008, comment (1)

Keep them talking!

Keep them talking! This is local news wherever you live! A year ago the word went out all over the world for carers of Alzheimer's patients to tell me, the author of Lost Words, what words their patients and loved ones had problems with. Masses of emails from every corner of the globe poured in. They all said the... Read more Chevron

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