08 Friday Mar 2013
Posted in A Place for Mom, Helpful Resources
The great folks at A Place for Mom have put together a very helpful list of resources for those seeking Alzheimer’s information and support. You can find the “Big List” right here. Don’t forget to bookmark it and share with others.
09 Saturday Feb 2013
Earlier this week, Sarah Stevenson from A Place For Mom interviewed me for this piece providing some tips on how to deal with difficult behaviors, Dementia Care Dos & Don’ts: Dealing with Dementia Behavior Problems.
It was an interesting experience for me, as I looked back on years old blog posts for some reminders on how things evolved over time. I suppose with everything changing so quickly, you tend to live your life in reactionary mode most of the time. You deal with the issues at hand and then tuck them away just in time to address whatever comes next. You really do forget the details…
In an odd way, I’m really glad I chronicled so much of it through blogging. Some people may think that’s strange – why would you want to go back and relive it? I can’t quite find the words to explain, but somehow there is a unique comfort in having the experiences – good, bad, and ugly – documented…
28 Monday Jan 2013
While we would all love nothing more than for a cure to be found tomorrow, we should realize that ALZ research really has come a long way in recent years. An informative article from A Place For Mom discusses some of the newest techniques being used for early detection. From brain imaging and genetic markers to examining proteins in blood and cerebrospinal fluid, researchers are making progress every single day.
These advances underscore the importance of supporting organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association as they work to increase awareness and raise research dollars. Another critical part of the equation, of course, is reaching out to your legislators to stress the urgency of this issue.
Not sure who your Senate and House representatives are? Click a link to find your reps: —> U.S. Senate or U.S. House
And don’t forget to read the latest on ALZ detection: Early Detection Alzheimer’s Tests: What’s New?
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