Monday, February 13, 2012

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Adjusting to Memory Loss in Loved Ones Gracefully

I was reading about Alzheimer's the other day and came across an article about how to talk to a loved one with the disease.  I think sometimes people talk to us caregivers like we just broke out of a big ostrich egg and are in need of a big mother ostrich to tell us how to wipe ourselves.    Here is the first thing it said,... Read moreChevron

Uncle Al Zheimer's Summer Camp... The Wayward Seniors Saga Continues

Uncle Al:         Good morning campers!  As you do every day, please let us know what name you will go by on this day and we'll post it next to your photograph in the rec room.  In case you've forgotten it, you can ask us or go to the... Read moreChevron

Train of Thoughts

Alzheimer’s disease is a real bummer any way you look at it.  Luckily, with the mapping of the genomes, there is a cure in sight but that doesn’t help the people who have it now or the ones trying to care for or protect them.  Sometimes, protecting them means having them live somewhere where professionals can keep them from... Read moreChevron

Uncle Al Zheimers's Summer Camp For Wayward Seniors

Uncle Al:        "Welcome everyone!  Please board the bus for our trek to camp...and watch your steps."   Uncle Al:        "Emily, you probably won't need to bring your frying pan, Honey.  We have lots of them at... Read moreChevron