Mike Briana has been caring for his wife, Betty, who has Alzheimers, at their East Falmouth home for four years. Mike chose the option of keeping Betty at their home, rather than putting her in a nursing home. This video, by Robert Scott Button with the Cape Cod Times, tells their story.
Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s’
Alzheimers care: Part 2
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Monday, November 21st, 2011
Alzheimer’s Treatment
Santa Fe Alzheimer’s Cafe celebrates 3rd Birthday.m4v
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
We celebrated our fourth birthday with appropriate cheer and hoopla. Sally’s marimbas had played for us at the grand opening in 2008, so it felt totally right that they helped us celebrate four years later. We’re grateful to The Santa Fe Children’s Museum for giving us a home once a month. It’s the best possible venue for us.
Debby & Judi – Father’s Battle with Alzheimer’s – 1mTweets
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Debby and Judi’s story of their father’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Debby and Judi are in support of the movement to memorialize One Million People on Twitter (#1MTweets) who have been affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. A Million Tweets to Remember is a Twitter movement that will help raise money for Alzheimer research for the Alzheimer Association, Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Baycrest – Rotman Research Institute.
Alzheimer’s and Caregiver
Friday, November 11th, 2011
French Fries, Ice Cream, & Cucumber Sandwiches: A Poetic Memoir of a Journey with Alzheimer’s
Monday, October 31st, 2011
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Alzheimer’s disease affects all of us. The facts are startling: One in eight people aged 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease. Every 70 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer’s. By mid-century someone will develop the disease every 33 seconds. There is no known cure.* When my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the doctor said that for each Alzheimer’s patient there was a second patient: the caregiver. I struggled with the ro… More >>
French Fries, Ice Cream, & Cucumber Sandwiches: A Poetic Memoir of a Journey with Alzheimer’s
Amazing Brain and Body Breakthroughs : How to Enhance Your Memory, Avoid Alzheimer’s and Improve Your Health and Thinking at Any Age
Monday, October 31st, 2011
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Looking for ways to supercharge your memory? How about learning to sharpen your thinking, become more creative, or teach yourself some new mental tricks? Do you know what foods are considered “brain food” and what “health” food might make your brain age faster? It’s all in this incredible book. You’ll also find out how you can deal with Alzheimer’s or depression, or avoid getting them in the first place. Don’t forget to do the puzzles and quizzes in… More >>
Alzheimer’s Disease : To Know – To Care – To Cope – To Prevent
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and the ability to think and reason. Recent estimates show approximately 4 million people in the U.S. have dementia, most with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number could be as high as 16 million.
Once a person is diagnosed, there is no cure and the caregiver will only have to provide symptomatic treatment until the end comes. It is very important that you determine the… More >>
Alzheimer’s Disease : To Know – To Care – To Cope – To Prevent
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
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Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Consumer text covers how the brain functions and what can go wrong, conditions causing dementia, conditions that may accompany Alzheimer’s, theories about causes, treatment of symptoms, tips for daily caregiving, care arrangements, and care costs. Softcover. … More >>