Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
One Man’s Journey Through Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Rick Phelps’ new book is here! – “WHILE I STILL CAN” Rare is the opportunity to experience the nightmare of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of a patient. In this book, While I Still Can, Rick Phelps, the founder of “Memory People”, an online Alzheimer’s and [...]
“Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfulness – common sense caregiving” by Gary Joseph LeBlanc Generally, when I’m reviewing a book for this site it’s either an Instruction Manual for dealing with the Alzheimer’s patient from Diagnosis to Stage 6. Or, a Question and Answer dialog where you need only search the ‘contents page’ to find [...]
”In the first public acknowledgment that legendary former University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal has been living with dementia for several years, his wife, Edith, told members of a state legislative committee Tuesday of the emotional and physical toll.” Austin, TX., statesman.com. “Every day since Darrell’s diagnosis of dementia, I deal with the stress of [...]
“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 of the “Dartmouth Memory Clinic Handbook.” For 20 years he has specialized in treating Alzheimer’s [...]
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 from the media; President Regan, Charlton [...]
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 links on the 2011 [...]
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 dementia and Alzheimer’s disease subtly into the storyline of this educational and entertaining work. [...]
- 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 involved with home health care—from family members to [...]
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 that can haunt someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. [...]
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 (as her caregiver) would ultimately face in the future. [...]
