Alzheimer's Support

“The Alzheimer’s Family – Helping Caregivers Cope” by Robert B. Santulli, MD.

~ Sandy — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:17:42 +0000

“The Alzheimer’s Family – Helping Caregivers Cope” Written by Robert B. Santulli, MD., associate professor of psychiatry at the Dartmouth Medical School and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Dr. Santulli is also the editor...

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Glen Campbell puts forth a Brave Challenge to a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

~ Sandy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:31:07 +0000

In the past, public figures who announced a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s fairly quickly moved out of the spotlight and into a private life with less publicity. There may have been brief appearances for a few months, but generally we never knew what happened to them other than occasional updates...

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Protecting your grey matter from Alzheimer’s can be a fishy proposition–

~ Sandy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:48:15 +0000

Alzheimer’s disease causes shrinkage of grey matter in the brain. Resulting loss of grey matter begins the decline in cognitive abilities. So anything we can do to preserve our “grey matter” matters! A recent study by Dr Raji has found a direct connection between the consumption...

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Links and Updates for 2011 changes you may need to know

~ Sandy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:45 +0000

Legal Information Links by D Victor Pellegrino D. Victor Pellegrino, Utica, New York, is an elder care attorney who has been “Protecting The Assets of Seniors and Their Families For Over Thirty Five Years” - A few links and updates for 2011 changes that you may need to know - Great...

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“Will Mom forget me?” as Alzheimer’s progresses —

~ Sandy — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:50:01 +0000

As the holidays grow near I find myself reminiscing about the final months and weeks of my mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. I thought I’d share the fear that haunted me most while my mother was ill. My biggest fear when Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s was that she would...

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“Green Kitty” A grandchild’s view of Alzheimer’s – “Best Book” Finalist 2011

~ Sandy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:01:03 +0000

Alexandra Faer Bryan has a new children’s book, “Green Kitty.” It’s a must-read and has placed as a finalist for “Best Books 2011.” About a grandmother recently placed in assisted living and her visiting grandchild. This story weaves information and caregiving suggestions about...

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eCaring™ Develops Breakthrough Home Health Care Management System

~ Sandy — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:30:19 +0000

- NEW YORK, Dec. 7th 2011 - eCaring™ LLC today announced the launch of its new home health care management and monitoring system that enables home care recipients to live at home longer, with better quality of care, at lower cost. eCaring’s breakthrough web-based system enables everyone...

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Norman McNamara’s Weekly Blog – Plus a new Facebook Group for Dementia

~ Sandy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:22:05 +0000

Norman McNamara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 50. Since first diagnosed with Dementia, Norman has spent much of his time sharing his story with others. Because of his dedication to awareness he has enlightened many of us, caregivers and loved ones alike, about the feelings and emotions...

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5 Reasons the Nursing Home or Care Home May Be the Best Choice for Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s

~ Sandy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:53:58 +0000

5 Reasons the Nursing Home may be the Best Choice for Your loved one with Alzheimer’s and Your Family – by Dane Cross Deciding to check an Alzheimer’s sufferer into a nursing home or care home is a hard decision that many have to face. Fortunately, there are many advantages to...

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Alzheimer’s : What is it? ~ by David Shenk

~ Sandy — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:38:23 +0000

As I’ve often stated, David Shenk’s book; “The Forgetting: Portrait of an Epidemic” was the first I read when searching for understanding after my Mom’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Most of what I knew was wrong and I was filled with fear about what Mom and myself...

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