07 Friday Jun 2013
Posted in Alzheimers.net, Blogging, Helpful Resources, Inspiration, Music and Art, Smiles, Tips
The past, which is not recoverable in any other way, is embedded, as if in amber, in the music, and people can regain a sense of identity… — Oliver Sacks, M.D.
Read about one non-profit organization that has made it their mission to bring personalized music to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients… Check out my latest post on Alzheimers.net: Music: Awakening Memories in Alzheimer’s Patients
06 Thursday Jun 2013
Posted in Blogging, Caregivers, Helpful Resources, Tips
Please take a moment to check out one of my favorite blogs, The Purple Jacket. In this article, Chris provides us with an introduction to Answers for Elders: Boomers’ Online Community to Help Mom & Dad – a site is jam-packed with articles and expert advice on every elder care topic imaginable!
The story also links to a Blog Talk Radio interview with the Answers for Elders founder, Suzanne Perkins-Newman, who is herself very familiar with playing the role of caregiver to an aging parent…
05 Wednesday Jun 2013
Posted in Books, Caregivers, Helpful Resources, Inspiration, Tips
If you haven’t had a chance to read My Mom My Hero: Alzheimer’s – A mother and daughter’s bittersweet journey, by Lisa Hirsch, here’s your opportunity. For a limited time, the Kindle edition is available for download FREE.
Review taken from Amazon:
A Daughter’s Newfound Love
When Lisa Hirsch found out her mother, Ruth, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, her love, appreciation, and caring for her mother was transformed. To Lisa’s surprise, it has brought her and Ruth closer together than they’ve ever been. My Mom My Hero tells the story of this mother-daughter relationship through a series of entries from Lisa’s internationally popular blog. Ultimately this is an uplifting and inspirational book for anyone who’s going through the difficult and often lonely ordeal of caring for a loved one who suffers from this devastating illness.
“My Mom My Hero is filled with love and a deep appreciation for the human spirit.”
—Laura Stein, best-selling author
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