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Alzheimer\'s -- The Million Email Crusade for Alzheimer\'s
Did Albert Einstein say, “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest....."Most people interpret this quote as referring to interest rates -- the interest rate, or rate of return you earn on your investments. It is doubtful that ...
The Importance of Caregiver Respite
The word respite is frequently used in the world of caregivers, paid and unpaid, but how many know its meaning or the importance of it? By Angil Tarach Alzheimer's Reading Room Respite is defined by Merriam-Webster as an interval of rest or relie...
Caregiving, From Both Sides Now
I thought it would be relatively simple. I had all this information about aging and services, so I thought I could lay out a road map for my folks. Planning for their future would be a logical process. That was a fantasy. My blind spot was, I didn...
The Wheels of Life
Thanks to ReflectionOf.Me Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room Worried About Alzheimer's Disease ? Dementia and the Eight Types of Dementia H1N1 Flu Virus Everything You Need to Know...
60 Minutes The Cost of Dying (Video and Transcript)
"Families cannot imagine there could be anything worse than their loved one dying. But in fact, there are things worse....Most generally, it's having someone you love die badly, suffering, dying connected to machines." -- Dr. Ira Byock, Dartmouth-Hi...
Alzheimer\'s Care 8 Tips for a Great Holiday Season
The holidays will be here before we know it. When you are a caregiver of a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s, the holiday season can be overwhelming. A little understanding and preparation can make the holiday season enjoyable and special..... Her...
Pending Tragedy of our Broken Healthcare System --Lakeview Ranch
Lakeview Ranch located in Darwin MN, specializes in caring for the "hard to place" and "high cost" population of elderly with Alzheimer's. These sufferers evidence challenging, aggressive behavior. Many of these elderly, have come from a life of rep...
A Good Daughter Elder Care Management
By Olga Brunner A Good Daughter Boca Raton, Florida Approximately twelve years ago I left San Diego for south Florida to care for my 84 year old mother who had several medical issues requiring surgery. Once the surgery was completed I found we ...
Seniors Worry As Medicare Advantage Is Threatened to the Tune of $125 Billion
Looks bad for Mom and me. Mom is currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan via Humana. If the new health insurance reform bill passes in this form, seniors currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage can expect to dig into their pockets for $12...
Rose is Betwixt and Between over Mrs J--Mrs. J’s out wandering again
Rose Lamatt is trying as hard as he can to make sure Mrs J--the Wanderer--receives the care she needs. But now, she is frustated because the grandson doesn't really care. I wrote the other day that I am a goal oriented guy. I am also a problem solv...
The Metamorphosis of This Alzheimer's Caregiver (Part One)
My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our lives one day at a time. I am an Alzheimers caregiver, I am the One, and if you are here you are not Alone. T...
Alzheimer's All the Wonderful People
Recently, I have been writing about the Elly Lorey Alzheimer's murder trial which is taking place right here in Palm Beach County, Florida. This is one horrific and horrifying story. I usually shy away from putting up stories about the abuse and n...
Dementia Care: Are Less Drugs and More Tender Loving Care the Answer?
Below the fold, you can read a thought provoking article about the use of drugs versus on hands personal care in nursing homes. My recent research, conversations with neurologists, and other specialist indicates that there is a growing consensus t...
Alzheimer's: Does anyone really Care?
In the last month, I posted two stories about elderly women that were being neglected or abused. Both suffered from dementia. Both were unable to fend for themselves and became victims of sinister behaviors. The first--Who cares? Senior with demen...
The Search for a New Personal Care Physician is Now in Progress
Let me start by saying this--Thank you. Thanks to each and everyone of you that took the time to comment on this website, on my Facebook Wall, and who sent me personal emails regarding the untimely death of our wonderful personal care physicians--D...
In Memory of Doctor Carlos Chiriboga
My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. For those of you that have been here for a while, you know that I am adamant about the importance of finding a personal ca...
Alzheimer's and Dementia -- The Simple Solution to Problems
Sometimes it is best to find a simple solution to an ongoing problem.Have a simple solution to a problem? Tell us about it in the comments box below this article. Or better yet, write an article for the Alzheimer's Reading Room.Here are a few good e...
Who cares? Senior with dementia is left to fend for herself
Who, besides Sonia, cares?Who cares?I'll put my own opinion on this story up later today. It might be very different than your opinion. Let's find out.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomSenior with dementia is left to fend for herselfJOE FIORI...
Alzheimer's is a cruel disease
I must be in some kind of mood today--although I don't know how to spell it correclly its called "agita"--stomach ache.I'm trolling around the Internet reading stories.I see this letter written by a reader on the Chicago Daily Herald. It starts with...
The Aricept Conundrum
There is an interesting article about Aricept over on the New Old Age Blog. Basically, Jane Gross puts the knock on Aricept. She does back up her words.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomDoes Aricept work?My conversations with caregivers indi...
(R)evolution in Alzheimer's Related Caregiving
One of my greatest fears is the day I might have to place my mother in an Alzheimer's care facility. I say might because I pray that I'll never have to do it.I receive emails all the time from people that experience the guilt, angst, and remorse of ...
Brain Stimulation in Old Age Reduces Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
In a study of more than 700 elderly, community-dwelling individuals, a cognitively inactive person was 2.6 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than a cognitively active person. Frequent cognitive activity during old age — such as read...
Caregiver Cooking Under Pressure -- Home Instead Senior Care
After a stressful day of caregiving, cooking an evening meal can really be a chore. I learned how to cook meals that take about ten minutes from start to finish.Today, I ran across interesting information about cooking and caregiving on the Home In...
Long Term Care Costs and Calculater
Ever wonder how much long term care might cost you?I found this calculator over on the MetLife website. It is easy to use.Here are some national numbers. The cost could be lower or higher in your area. Numbers are a little dated.Average costs of lon...
Caring for Our Parents (Book Review)
This is a serious book by an accomplished journalist, writer--Howard Gleckman.'If you are a Boomer, you should buy this book and put it on the coffee table. You will need it in the future to take care of yourself. The notes section of this book, alo...
Visiting Angel
Visiting Angel -- Angil Tarach RN Last week, I published an article about Great Places Inc. In his statement Laurence Harmon included a link to an article on his website--LOVE LETTERS. This article moved one of our readers to email the author, Ang...
Doctors talk frankly about what encourages and impedes early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
"By getting diagnosed late in the progression of the disease, opportunities are missed to make key decisions about treatment, care and, future planning. Being diagnosed early is vital to receiving the best help and care possible, living one's life t...
