People Who Are Friend/Family
posted 07/11/2009, comments (3)
My dad and mom 83 and 80
My dad has AD and my mom takes care of him. I live about an hour away. I tried to get her to move next door to me and she refused. Now the house is sold. She is constantly calling me and I feel like I have to run every time she calls. I feel guilty if I don't. I want to be there for her but it would be... Read more
posted 06/24/2009, comments (3)
Accepting
I heard someone on TV the other day say that it took her a long time to come to this realization: Deal with the person sitting in front of you, not the person as they were. That is so true, you have to just deal with things day by day, and sometimes moment by moment each day. There are never two days the same.
posted 06/04/2009, comments (2)
Alzheimer's Master's Thesis
To Whom it May Concern, My name is Heidi Franz-Hoyt and I am a student at Marist College. I am pursuing my Masters degree in Communications. I have completed all of my coursework and I am now focusing on my thesis titled: The Use of Social Support by Spouses of Alzheimer's Patients to Improve Communication. For my... Read more
posted 05/27/2009, comments (5)
Hoping to make a Change!!
During one of my many Internet searches for current ideas and treatments for Alzheimer 's. I came across a new product called "Trivalerin". A new application patent for processing and application was filed as recent as 5/18/09. The compound is of natural origin with no chemicals /drugs added to the product. The compound is made... Read more
