MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog' source. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:43:29 +0100 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/11/memory-walk.html Is Saturday. There is still time to donate on line at https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=263086&lis=1&kntae263086=45CDC69FE5EB408ABAB1BC12959A015B&supId=9079347 Thanks for all your support. (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955333 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1955333 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/11/overwhelmed.html I am feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. I think what bothers me most is that I shouldn't be overwhelmed. I have a few things that I need to do, but I can't seem to wrap my arms around them and do them. The tasks seem daunting but they are not. In my "old life" I would tackle all of these projects in one day and be done with them. Now it takes me forever to get my thoughts together enough just (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945356 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1945356 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-halloween-to-everyone-alan.html Happy Halloween to everyone! Alan received word today that he passed the bar exam. We are so happy! (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924591 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1924591 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/10/odds-and-ends.html I've spent the last two days in the hospital. I was having some chest pains over the weekend. I had had them earlier in the summer, but this time they seemed a bit worse. I just had this sensation that someone was standing on my chest. So, I went to the hospital on Monday morning. Going to the hospital is never fun. There are two hospitals in Athens and we usually go ot the same one every (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918086 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1918086 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/10/speaking-engagements.html I've been busy with speaking engagements lately. Last week I spoke to a graduate level course at UGA in Gerentology. Their class was fun -- they had some interesting questions. It's nice to get a chance to talk to young people about Alzheimer's. I think it helps to look at it from a different perspective. Early this week, I went to Acworth Georgia -- a little north of Atlanta to speak to a (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906020 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1906020 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-know-i-have-been-bad-about-updating.html I know I have been bad about updating this blog. So sorry! I'm off to Atlanta today and then again on Thursday and Friday for some Alzheimer's events. I've still been going to boot camp. My husband dropped out after two times. That only leaves four of us left. I won't kid you by saying it is easy. I'm sore all the time! I have one and half weeks left and hopefully by the time it is over I (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892070 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1892070 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/10/we-just-got-in-from-long-drive-from.html We just got in from a long drive from Washington DC. We visited Alan and Jennifer in their new apartment. It's nice to know and see where they are living and calling home. It was a quick trip. Jennifer made me a birthday cake with her new Kitchenaid mixer and we ate it all weekend. Thanks to both of them for making my birthday celebation a good one. Alan turns 25 next week and that makes me (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876187 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876187 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/10/mind-and-body.html I try to go to the gym on a pretty regular basis but I don't push myself. I do a lot of things, but I honestly could do better. So, I decided to "jump start" things by signing up for "boot camp". Three days a week for an hour, being drilled -- and yes drilled is the best way to put it. I have been wanting to do this for awhile and each time I was going to sign up my husband talked me out of it (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1862923 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1862923 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/09/letters.html The art of letter writing has pretty much gone by the wayside with email and text messaging these days. That is too bad. I've always enjoyed letter writing -- as many of you may know. When we were young and in school we were encouraged to have pen pals -- remember those days? In fact, my oldest brother married his pen pal who lived in England and they have been married 40 years! Right now, (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837336 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1837336 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-here.html I'm here. Every time I sit down to write something, the words don't come out right or I can't get my fingers to do what they need to do on the keyboard. I find that I am making a lot of typing errors lately and it takes me forever to write something. I go back to the doctor tomorrow. I have finished taking my daily B12 shots. I feel a little better -- a little more energy anyway. Not sure (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825939 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1825939 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/09/world-alzheimers-day.html Is this Sunday. Hug someone you know has Alzheimer's. (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806386 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1806386 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/09/sorry.html I know it has been awhile. Thanks for all the emails and comments. I've had so much to write that I couldn't get in all in a few paragraphs. Went back to the doctor last week after my MRI. The MRI didn't show anything drastic like a tumor or a stroke -- which is a good thing. My Vitamin B12 level is low so I am now giving myself daily injections of B12 for awhile. I'm feeling a little (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791690 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1791690 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/09/getting-back-into-swing-of-things.html Now that summer has come to an end I am hoping that I can get back into the swing of things -- which quite literally means getting back to my routine. That has been lacking a bit this summer and I really need it. My neurologist's appointment this week didn't go so well. The balance issues have gotten much worse and I am going to have another MRI. Some other problems have cropped up as well so (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764024 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764024 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/09/another-happy-couple.html Rachel Atterberry and Mark Vaughan are married! We just returned from their wedding in Michigan. The wedding was beautiful and I was honored to be a part of it. Thanks to Rachel, Mark, Pody and Rick for making it a terrific weekend. (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1754920 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1754920 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/08/wedding-is-over.html And it was lovely. Here are a few photos. More when I have rested! (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696331 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1696331 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/08/wedding-week.html The last several days have been spent sleeping. Traveling takes a lot out of me these days. My awful trip back (as mentioned below) did not help matters much. The day I was coming back the delay in my flight was long in Chicago and then when I got to Atlanta the airport was wall to wall people because of the delays in Atlanta. I started having panic attacks because of all of the people and I (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679490 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1679490 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/08/chicago.html After a very very long trip yesterday I'm finally home from Chicago. Between thunderstorms in Chicago and Atlanta and a very large car crash blocking traffic in Atlanta it was a long day. More about that later. I was in Chicago for the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease. Over 5,000 people from around the world were there -- it was pretty impressive. They are all trying to find a (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674984 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1674984 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/07/on-go.html I'm off to Atlanta in a few hours for a meeting there. And, next week I have meetings in Atlanta and Chicago so I will be gone most of the week. The week after that is THE wedding. Then I will probably collapse and rest for a few weeks! A lot of events have taken place this summer with graduations and weddings. I haven't had much time to reflect on them, but as I do think about them, I wonder (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646115 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1646115 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/07/odds-and-ends.html Every time I finish a post I think of something else to write. Then, I forget it the next time I post! Guess it goes with the terriroty! Another promising drug for Alzheimer's that was in the final stages of clinical trials has failed to provide enough data to end up being marketed. Here is a link to the Alzheimer's website for more information. Last year, the same thing happened with (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564063 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1564063 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/this-and-that.html The weekend is over and ended with a huge thunderstorm. The wind blew over a tree about a block down the street and knocked down some power lines. We were without power for 6 hours. It was about 9:00p.m. when it happened. It was extremely warm in the house so we had to open all the windows. The bad part was that a fire truck was sitting idly in front of our house until the power company (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556432 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556432 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/tim-russerts-memorial-service.html I mentioned in my blog a few days ago about how saddened I was at Tim Russert's untimely death. Of course, I didn't know him, but was very sad by his loss, as was it seems the nation. I have been watching lots of the coverage that has aired on all the stations recently and realize what a "larger than life" person he was. He touched so many lives. His son Luke, is a testament to his father. I (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531437 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1531437 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/comments.html I continue to get lots of comments from the recent articles and many phone calls as well. Thanks for all your support. To "grits" -- if you will email me at krisbga@hotmail.com I will be glad to answer your questions. One of our advisory board participants is interviewed by US News and World Report. His story appears here http://www.usnews.com/blogs/planning-to-retire/2008/06/17/ (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526437 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1526437 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/fathers-day.html Yesterday was Father's Day. After my father passed away, many many years ago it was difficult for me to go into a card store where they sold Father's Day cards. And, sometimes, even now it is difficult for me to look at the cards celebrating Father's Day. I felt especially sad this weekend when I heard the news about NBC's moderator of Meet the Press, Tim Russert's passing. Of course I didn't (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522316 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1522316 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/always-by-my-side.html is the name of the book that sportscaster Jim Nantz just wrote about his father who suffers from Alzheimer's. I have been a big fan of Mr. Nantz's for a long time. So, I was very interested in his book. It talks about the special relationship he has with his dad, and how the sports career that he has had has influenced his life. It is an easy read and I really enjoyed the book. If you are (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508681 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1508681 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/week.html Well, this week started out pretty quiet. I think I needed that. I was having a hard time getting my thoughts clear enough to getting much accomplished around the house. Once the news article ran, my blog got lots and lots of hits and I really appreciate the notes and comments that have been left for me. I haven't published all of them for various reasons, but please know how much that means (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500058 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1500058 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/06/recent-news-article.html I must say that since the article recently written by Lauran Neergaard of the Association Press on Early Stage Alzheimer's has been released, the traffic on this website has increased significantly. I hope that those of you that are looking at this and are seeking more help about Alzheimer's will go one step further and contact the Alzheimer's Association if you need more information. After my (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494444 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1494444 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/back-into-swing-of-things.html I'm not sure my life is ever "normal". But, I'm probably back to being as normal as it can be -- at least for a month or so. Alan is back in California so the house will be quieter (and less messy). I'm back to my routine and that's important. I'm still extrememly tired from our trip but I have lots of days to rest up. My husband has a nasty cold and keeps me up at night coughing, but last (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475278 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1475278 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-look.html Yes, there is a new look to this page. I'm not quite used to it yet. My son helped me with it and I'm sure I'll make a few changes as the days and months go by. We finally made it back home today and I'm so glad to see my little house. It will take me quite awhile to rest up but I wanted to post this photo of the new bride and groom, Kathy and Jonathan Stagg. I'm so happy for them. More soon! (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469840 Mon, 26 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1469840 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/trip-to-illinois.html I'm still on the road -- will be back tomorrow night (Monday). It's been a long and tiring trip but I'm glad we made it. I'm glad Jennifer could come in from California, because as I said in one of m previous posts, it is probably the last time my family will be together. She got to meet a lot of people that she has only heard about and some that I haven't seen in a long time. One of my (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467914 Sun, 25 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1467914 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-and-that.html My husband has been gone for five days. He and my son are driving from Palo Alto to Illinois. It has been heaven to have the house to myself and the quiet. I know I have written about this before, but you have no idea how much better I do by myself in solitude. I don't have to have the distraction of the television or from my husband. I don't realize how much it affects me until I get my (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451904 Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1451904 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-washington-dc.html I was so glad to run into these folks at the public policy forum. The top photo is a friend from Missouri, Alicia. I met her about 4 or 5 years ago at the first public policy forum meeting I went to. She was so sweet and like me another early stage, early on-set Alzheimer's person. We have stayed in touch somewhat over the years but I didn't know she was coming. I love her and she has (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446222 Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1446222 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/back-from-washington.html Just got back today from Washington. I promise to post more about the trip. I hope you saw all the press about the conference and Sandra Day OConnor speaking at a senate committee hearing for increased funding. The Washington Post did a great article and there is also a video from the town hall meeting. The video is about 5 minutes long and you might enjoy seeing it. I promise to get to all (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446223 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1446223 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/washington-dc_12.html I said I would blog while I was in DC and I have been a little busy. It's been raining a good bit and Alan came in on Friday. We went to the Newseum -- a new museum about the news industry. It was fabulous and we spent 4.5 hours there. I could have stayed all day. Then we went to a Washington Nationals game which wasn't so good as they lost 11-0. Then we played 18 holes of golf on Mother's (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436994 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1436994 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/washington-dc.html Got into Washington yesterday afternoon. When I got in, the entire terminal looked different to me. I realized that I had never flown Airtran into Washington DC before -- always Delta. So, I got really confused and disoriented. I had a panic attack and then asked for some help to get my bags and a taxi. Once I got to the hotel it was fine, but needless to say I didn't venture out much on my (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432624 Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1432624 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/off-again.html I'm off to Washington DC tomorrow. Two days between trips isn't quite enough for me. Plus, I'm getting a cold my son had over the weekend. When I get to DC tomorrow I think I have about one day of rest before things get busy. BBC America is going to do a piece on Alzheimer's while I am in Washington and they will be interviewing my son and I and following us during the conference. The piece (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426611 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1426611 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/graduation.html was Sunday at Stanford for Law School. Here is a family photo. I'm leaving in two days for the Public Policy forum and will try to post before leaving. (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423355 Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1423355 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/busy-days-ahead.html I got a pleasant surpise in the mail today -- Michael Feinstein sent me three CD's. When we were together last week we were talking about his CD's and he told me he was going to send me some. And, they came today. I didn't really expect them -- but now they will be downloaded on to my IPOD for my upcoming trips. We are getting ready for the trip to California. I'm looking forward to it. We (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405433 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1405433 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/magical-evening.html As you can see by the photos, I got to meet Michael Feinstein last night. The fund raiser was great and the development director in Macon, Karen Kinsler, did a great job putting it together. I spoke a few minutes before Michael came out and met with him briefly after the show. He is doing alot to help raise awareness for Alzheimer's and to help raise money. It was a great evening. Today has (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1400705 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1400705 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/michael-feinstein.html Tonight there is a fund raiser in Macon for the Alzheimer's Association featuring pianist, singer Michael Feinstein. He has always been a favorite of mine. In my previous job as theatre director in Athens, he was always on my "short list" of entertainers I wanted to have come perform. Well, it never happened. But tonight, I will get a chance to hear him perform live and also get to meet him (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396315 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1396315 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post.html One thing that seems to be real universal with everyone that I know that has Alzheimer's is the lack of being able to deal with math. I can't make change anymore. I just usually give the clerks a twenty and they give me change back. Today I was in Borders bookstore and my bill came to $27.45. I handed the lady $17.00 in cash. She tried to explain to me that I was short -- I understood what (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389137 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1389137 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/sounds-of-silence.html This week my husband and I have been volunteering for a golf tournament. My husband has been working more than I have because it is just too much for me. I had forgotten how much better it is for me when there is no one in the house with me......silence is golden. After I retired, my husband was still working and I had about two years here at home by myself. The television was never on, the (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386086 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1386086 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/week-in-review.html This has been a weird week for me. I've been unusually depressed about a lot of thins -- and of course--those are things that are out of my control. I know I shouldn't worry about them because there is nothing I can do, but I do. And, more so now than before. I try to rationalize it instead of feeling trapped by these things, but I can't. It's harder for me to process my feelings and that is (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367965 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1367965 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/04/town-hall-meeting.html Yesterday was the Town Hall meeting in Atlanta. Almost 100 people drove through some pretty rough rain and weather to get to the meeting. We were very pleased with the turnout and the results. I was so pleased that so many people spoke up and shared their stories. The Association did a great job in getting prepared and facilitating the meeting. I was especially moved by the people who find (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1353086 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1353086 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/loss-in-virginia.html Well, I'm back from Norfolk. Our women's team got bounced in the second round of the NCAA tourney. A disappointing loss needless to say. I'm extremely tired from the trip. I slept most of the day yesterday and felt as if I was a step behind all day. Today I am very anxious. I'm upset about a couple of things that happened in my absence and I don't really know why. I think I am probably (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1332563 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1332563 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/win-in-virginia.html I'm writing this from the hotel in Norfolk Virginia. Our women's basketball team (UGA) pulled out a win today against Iowa. It was a very close game and exciting down to the end. We now play No. 1 Ranked UNC (in our regional) on Tuesday night. It's been a long day for me with all the excitement. I bowed out of dinner tonight because I was just too tired and knew that it would be too much (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322404 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1322404 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/alzheimers-facts-and-figures.html I should have put this in my new post below, but I forgot -- imagine that. Today the National Alzheimer's Association released its updated facts and figures about Alzheimer's disease. Here is the link http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_figures.asp It's pretty amazing. Also, this week starts a media campaign in print and nationwide media about Alzheimer's. Hope you get to see some of (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1311208 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1311208 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/travel-and-storms.html Was in Atlanta and Albany Georgia this week on Alzheimer's business. I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of Caregivers in Albany. The group was really great and so many people came up to me afterwards and shared their stories. It is heartbreaking to hear what everyone has to go through with this disease. I learn so much from them. I appreciate them asking me to come and speak. It (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1305372 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1305372 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/few-things.html I'll be off line for a few days. Have meetings in Atlanta and Albany Georgia this week. I have been thinking about all the young lives we hear of being taken these days. I guess it is on my mind since the UNC student that was killed was from Athens. My son is 24 years old and I look back at some of the friends he has lost due to car accidents, hom invasions and suicide. I don't remember (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1294491 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1294491 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/bask-from-nashville.html Well -- we just got back from Nashville. We lost in the second round of the basketball tournament which was not very good! It snows about four inches in Nashville last night and getting back to the hotel from the arena was pretty slow going. There was a lot of ice underneath the snow so it was slippery. We waited for the roads to clear before we headed home today. I'm glad we are home -- I'm (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289138 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1289138 http://creatingmemories.blogspot.com/2008/03/thank-you.html to the hundreds of people who logged on to this blog after reading my story on the Alzheimer's Association website. I'm so glad that people are using the internet to find out more about Alzheimer's. Thanks, too, for the comments you have left -- I appreciate the feedback. If you want to leave a comment with your email address I promise to get back to you personally and to not publish your (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog) Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283535 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1283535