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At peace now

By cd52 · New reply May 8, 2013
22 replies
Well, my sweet wife and biggest fan is at peace now ! About 5:45 Sunday morning May 5,2013 went home to be with The Lord on her mother's Birthday. At only 59 , Linda had a rough last three years and especially ...

Going to lose it

By VAE · New reply May 8, 2013
17 replies
I am about to lose it. I have been here often enough and read post of others so I know this happens to everyone but I'm at a point of no return. I was sick and off work with the flu for a week durning ...

Hope for Alzheimer's Act

By MrSandman996 · New reply April 27, 2013
9 replies
(My letter to the Congressman in NJ) (Conveniently crafted for me by ?? can't recall !) " As your constituent and a person affected by Alzheimer's disease, I respectfully request that you cosponsor the ...

Neither does Cholesterol cause Heart Disease

By MrSandman996 · New reply April 25, 2013
1 reply
Despite Uneven Results, Alzheimer's Research Suggests A Path For Treatment by JON HAMILTON December 26, 2012 3:20 PM Listen to the Story All Things Considered 4 min 45 sec Slide courtesy of the journal ...

Surgery for Alzheimer's Paitients

By Fonde · New reply April 6, 2013
8 replies
I just wanted to share this with everyone. My mother has an appointment tomorrow with a vascular surgeon. My sister and I are concerned about the negative effects anesthesia may have on her already depleted ...

Cold Sores?

By redb544 · New reply March 24, 2013
2 replies
Has anyone heard (in recent news findings) that there seems to be a correlation of having cold sores & development of Alzheimer's? My chiropractor asked me the other day (knowing that my mom has late ...

United Way

By laststage · New reply October 24, 2012
8 replies
I lost my mom on 10/11/12... my niece was there for the final breath. A discussion regarding donating monies to Alzheimer's Association by her choice through The United Way Drive would not be accepted ...

Left over Medical Supplies - FOW-USA

By Sallyboo · Posted September 20, 2012
0 replies
I just wanted to update everyone with their new address if you have any medical supplies that you no longer need. This is a wonderful organization that sends thousands of pounds of medical supplies to ...

Walk to End Alzheimer's

By Giov · New reply August 25, 2012
7 replies
Is anyone joining the walk to end alzheimer's? You can see a list with locations on ALZ.ORG ...

Mom

By VAE · New reply August 10, 2012
12 replies
Well haven't been here in a while. I don't know where I left off....the friend of my moms that was going to come get her and decided it would not be best for mom was killed in a motorcycle accident several ...

Newly Found Gene Mutation that Protects against AD!

By rebeccaccr (Inactive) · New reply July 14, 2012
1 reply
A recent New York Times article describes a newly found gene mutation that prevents a person from developing Alzheimer's. This gene is extremely rare, but it gives researchers an insight into how the ...

Had Care Plan Meeting

By MAW12 · New reply July 7, 2012
14 replies
My brother & I went to my Mom's Care Plan meeting today and got some shocking news. My Mom is now not remembering how to swallow her food. She just chews it up and then puts it back on the plate. I was ...

New Caregivers resource

By cmn1 (Inactive) · New reply June 9, 2012
10 replies
I just received an email announcing a new caregiver resource center available through the Alzheimer Association website. Haven't taken time to really look at it yet. Perhaps most of you got it, too, but ...

First Ever Memory Cafe Meeting in Dallas

By BobDeMarco · Posted June 3, 2012
0 replies
Everyone is welcome. When? Thursday June 7, 2012. Where? Richardson Senior Center 820 Arapaho Road Richardson, TX 75080 (972) 744-7800 Who: The entire Alzheimer's and dementia community What: Socialization ...

Please join our advocacy rally today on blog talk radio

By AngilTR · Posted April 3, 2012
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If you've read my previous posts you know about "Behind the Old Face; The Current Climate and Future of Aging" being a part of a larger advocacy project. As a nurse, geriatric care manager, eldercare ...

Please help support Behind the Old Face

By AngilTR · Posted March 17, 2012
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As an eldercare expert, RN, senior advocate and author with over 30 years in care and advocacy, I have seen the poor treatment, substandard care, the stress and struggles of family caregivers, lack of ...

WALKING FOR A CURE

By LilliansGirls · New reply March 7, 2012
3 replies
I HAVE JUST LOST MY MOTHER TO ALZHEIMERS FEB. 17TH 2012. IT WAS A VERY HARD THING TO WATCH. I AM WALKING FOR THE 3RD YEAR AND REALLY WANT TO HELP FIND A CURE. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP FIND A CURE. WWW.ALZ.ORG/WALK ...

Sign the petition!!

By missmyma · New reply March 1, 2012
4 replies
Please go and sign the petition to the President to support increased spending for Alzheimer's!!! http://www.alz.org/petition ...

Alzheimers and Pure Coconut Oil

By danneobladderman · New reply February 29, 2012
17 replies
Google Alzheimers and Coconut Oil. Help for some. Registered nurse , with no financial interests, has husband with Alzheimers; significant improvement for her hubby in 8 weeks. Dan Lehrman MSW ...

Caregivers Need Help

By OutofState · New reply January 28, 2012
1 reply
I'm still relatively new to this web site. My mom has AD and my two siblings have placed her in a NH for her own safety and health. They both work and one is a single parent with two teenage boys. I just ...

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