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"When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown." Helping caregivers of Alzheimer's patients navigate through deep waters.

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Treading Dark Waters

Alzheimer’s disease is cruel. And its cruelty is unparalleled, robbing patients and strippingentire families of what they hold dearest. Definite characteristics are associated with thismind-altering condition, one of which is an unfortunate outcome. But if you’re in the throes ofthe... Continue Reading →

Caregiving and a breast cancer diagnosis aren’t a good mix

Are you seeing a lot of pink lately? You probably are, since October is internationallyrecognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Just as purple is associated withAlzheimer’s disease, pink denotes breast cancer awareness.Both men and women can develop these illnesses, though... Continue Reading →

Anticipating the future

https://navigatingalzheimersdisease.com/2017/01/14/a-future-after-alzheimers-disease/?page_id=292

Give the gift of time to a caregiver you know.

https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/school/intro-wildlife-drawing Caregivers sometimes feel isolated and alone. Family and friends can come alongside them, sit with a loved one, and provide an outlet of refreshment/renewal for the carer. You can help a caregiver you know during World Alzheimer's Month in... Continue Reading →

Study to Assess Alzheimer’s Effect on Caregivers

Participants Wanted for Alzheimer's Caregiver Study If you're reading this page, it is assumed that you are either a caregiver for an Alzheimer's patient or know someone who is. If there were a research study that assessed cognitive data to... Continue Reading →

Caregiving Complicates Parenting

Through the caregiving process our children recognized a few things: they were not the center of the universe, life is sometimes hard, and everyone has a responsibility in the hurts of others.

Defining Alzheimer’s Disease

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Alzheimer's disease. Holding a practice ball in his hand, the late Vince Lombardi, coach of the Green Bay Packers, began the first day of training camp with these words: "Gentlemen, this is a football." Who... Continue Reading →

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