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Choosing Appropriate Gifts for Alzheimer’s Patients and Family Caregivers

‘Tis the season of giving, but finding an appropriate and enjoyable gift for the person in your life who has Alzheimer’s disease can leave you in a quandary. Gifting a caregiver isn’t quite as challenging, but it also takes some... Continue Reading →

Simple ideas to help make Christmas memorable for families celebrating with loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementias

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Christmas-Max-Lucado/dp/0849915309?crid=JUOXJMLIP679&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.59v9fW_aupiEavRBcMJ7f9mJQ_5G0GIoo-pBsAHmlMSagh2WLZpaoNkm05EDTkg7EYbXvnoCa5iUs1NtQ_MH12MLDY_WFM1uEuDs1n5eS4XlDGHecKPWg9yjRU8H5zBokxDBoevRFTnSOoUeOVMdGEVGOhSBxCsYOZcAxXgXXyav03IksVWJxNGPCHOQzK6ZhL6bZODK8Io2t_EDo8sXJeJP_KSqkn7lO2uPIvgeaP8.tkqM0zd3oS1wSLsYEo9fnvHnaQowR6DUoPRA_pRiNbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Cosmic+Christmas&qid=1764717389&sprefix=cosmic+christmas%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=navigating0b6-20&linkId=7130d0cb7c665b6d34a2b53e0f7a346a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Celebrating the season is challenging for families with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease. If not careful, seasons blend into one another without much fanfare. A simple Advent reading each morning or evening can help. Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem is... Continue Reading →

The holidays can be challenging for an Alzheimer’s caregiver

Christmas may be a time to adapt or rein in our expectations Like most people, caregivers look forward to celebrating the holidays with family and friends. Or do they? Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it carries many... Continue Reading →

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 →

Do Caregivers have a Future Following Alzheimer’s Disease?

When do we stop envisioning what the future could bring? I'll tell you when; "Never."

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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