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Early Onset Alzheimer's - Online Journal
http://earlyonset.blogspot.com
My husband Jim developed dementia at age 49 and passed away at 59. This blog is an extension of my Alzheimer's Association volunteer work and is a way to share my thoughts and ideas with others who have a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Some of my essays are more about family than Alzheimer's. This is appropriate because dementia is a disease that affects the entire family. Life goes on and we must learn to be flexible and adapt to a new reality. We need to laugh and live life to the fullest.
- Added on: Jun 6th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Linda Fisher
- Listed in: Health Womens
- Tags: family humor author dementia alzheimer's anthology
Recent Posts
Sparkle Bright with Fairy Dust
If I hadn’t been so busy the week leading up to our family get-together, I would have been better prepared. I spent my day off this week writing articles about Alzheimer’s, so my “to-do” list turned into the “didn’t-get-done” list.Satur...
Alzheimer’s Support Group: HBO Screening
We watched Momentum in Science Part II at our last support group meeting. When a new person entered the room and introduced herself, she said, “My dad is in the film.” She didn’t know if he was in the segment we were going to watch. I sat close...
Widows Don\'t Wear Black
Tuesday was my first day at work after a week’s vacation. When I opened my mail, I saw an advertisement that Senator Jean Carnahan would be at Sedalia Book and Toy to sign The Tide Always Comes Back. I had met her during my annual pilgrimages to Wa...
Let it Glow
Black Friday is theoretically the biggest shopping day of the year, but I did my share of helping the economy during my Branson trip. Friday, I slept late and spent the day leisurely dragging out my Christmas decorations. I usually start with my Old ...
Everything Changes
Last weekend evolved into a whirlwind of shows and shopping. A girls’ weekend—friends spending time together in Branson.Visiting Branson and Silver Dollar City is a metamorphic experience for a native Missourian. Our little moth has changed into ...
Hugs Are Better Than Drugs
In the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to attend some outstanding Alzheimer’s training. I have also read two good books about dementia.In late October, I went to the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America’s Train the Trainer, Build...
