MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'alzheimers family'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:37:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807855&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FNf6VnvV3WRM%2Falzheimers-all-wonderful-people.html Recently, I have been writing about the Elly Lorey Alzheimer's murder trial which is taking place right here in Palm Beach County, Florida. This is one horrific and horrifying story. I usually shy away from putting up stories about the abuse and neglect of those suffering from Alzheimer's. I prefer to live on the bright side of the moon. I receive emails daily now from people that have been touched "hard" by Alzheimer's. They remind me... This is a content summary. To comment click on the headline and enter your comments in the comments box under the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807855 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:01:58 +0100 2807855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1924587&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FC3ZkVz5kRH4%2F Family Memories Are Precious Do you have Halloween memories connected with your Alzheimer’s family member?  Memories you can share with your children and grandchildren?  Perhaps memories your Alzheimer’s patient will still understand. Share these memories with your family so they see a side of the Alzheimer’s member not evident today.  They will realize he/she was not always a forgetful, non-functioning person. My Mom and Halloween My mom enjoyed Halloween with us four children.  She helped us make jack-o-lanterns, draw pictures, dunk for apples.  Mother assisted us with making costumes and drove us trick-or-treating. (In our farming community, the houses were fairly far apart.) One year, when there was a town Halloween party at the community hall, Mother made hers... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924587 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:12 +0100 1924587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1769011&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FE0FEFhLmhe4%2F AlzheimersNotes.com “NO WAY!” you say.  “I don’t want to remember them with Alzheimer’s.” I might have thought this, if I’d taken time to think about it.  However, now I’m glad I did take those photos, not necessarily of Mother and Auntie alone, but with other family members on special occasions. As I’ve had time to reflect, over the six years since Mother died and even more since Auntie’s death, I realize this period of Mother’s life is the only one in which my grandchildren (her great grands) knew her.  They enoyed visiting her at the nursing home and interacting with this elderly lady. When they reminisce about these times, it’s not with sadness, but with joy and laughter.  I have no right to take these memorie... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1769011 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:55:10 +0100 1769011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1742836&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FUCl54wQxLGM%2F AlzheimersNotes.com All this mention of lunch boxes in the giveaways we’re conducting at One Book Two Book brings to mind memories of my school days.  We used either a brown paper bag or metal lunch box.  (It seems metal lunch boxes are making somewhat of a come back.) That’s all that was available then. If we were fortunate, we got a new one when school started. (With four in the family needing lunch boxes, book bags, pencil boxes, and clothes, new lunch boxes weren’t always in Mother’s budget.) Many of these lunch boxes came with a thermos. (Occasionally Mother bought one separately.)  In these we usually carried milk. We didn’t have boxed juices and beverages, so either drank milk or water. Mother might put soup in the thermos on cold weather days. Attending a One-Room Sch... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1742836 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:00:10 +0100 1742836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322446&cid=t_109723_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fcaregiving-awards-2007-metlife-and.html The 2007 National Family Caregiving Awards from the Metlife Foundation and the National Alliance for Caregiving lists awards for Caregiver Support, Caregiver Education, Alzheimers Caregivers Support and Education, Technology and Honorable Mention. "A Place of Beauty Journaling Program" at the Southern California Resource Center, San Diego, California, was one of two recipients of awards for Caregiver Support. "The Home Educator Program, " at the Alzheimers Family Services of Greater Beaufort, South Carolina was the other award winner in Caregiver Support.The winner "A Place of Beauty Journaling Program" is a creative program that brings volunteer artists together with caregivers. The caregivers are encouraged to "find their voice" by knowing they have a "safe place to write down their pass... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322446 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:26:00 +0100 1322446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207546&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F229494668%2F Bucks County, Pennslyvania is holding two town meeting this year focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease. The first meeting on February 28th will look at the disease, how its diagnosed, its progression, treatment, and resources. The second meeting, in April, will focus on caregivers and caregiving. In a lead up to these two meetings, the Bucks County Courier Times is running a series of articles highlighting Alzheimer’s Disease and its effects. The first article Early stage Alzheimer’s: Making the connection looks at Alzheimer’s Disease and offers a personal story about how it affects people. “She was an incredible cook, always whipping up a new creation. Long before it was trendy, Lorraine was a vegetarian. She took vitamins and other dietary supplements decades befo... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207546 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:07:49 +0100 1207546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146525&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F215715065%2F Kate Mulgrew and her mother Joan Mulgrew talk about living with Alzheimer’s disease on Lifetime’s Women’s Health in 2002… Further interview with Kate… Part One Part Two Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146525 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:25:04 +0100 1146525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123729&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F209367931%2F Short film exploring Alzheimer’s impact on a young family. Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123729 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:13:06 +0100 1123729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1116226&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F206199612%2F        Mother’s last eight Christmas holidays were spent at the nursing home, which had become her home.  In the earlier days, my family and I attended the Christmas and New Year’s parties there and brought Mother to the activity room for fun and refreshments.  As she began to lose the reality of which day was Christmas, we visited her before or after but often spent Christmas Day with family who might live elsewhere. If I were home, I did stop by the nursing home in the afternoon to share a gift and visit.  The last Christmas, Mother was unresponsive  and others might wonder why I bothered.  However, I’m so glad now I took the time to sit by her side in a rocking chair, chat about Christmas in days gone by at our family farm, and read to her Christmas ca... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1116226 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:05:36 +0100 1116226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1035664&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F186983036%2F A granddaugher’s photographic documentary of her grandmother’s life… Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1035664 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:07:40 +0100 1035664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979282&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F175033469%2F Studies Regarding Alzheimer’s and Education               According to recently released research findings, people with less education may be more likely to become afflicted than those with higher degrees of learning.   However, Alzheimer’s appears to accelerate in the  more educated people once they acquire the disease.  “Higher levels of education delay the onset of dementia, but once it begins, the accelerated memory loss is more repid in people with more education,”  claimed study author, Charles B. Hall, with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in Bronx, NY.  Contradictory? It’s sort of that catch 22...you’re jinxed if you do (have education) and jinxed if you don’t (have higher education).  Everyone can become afflicted ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979282 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:00:53 +0100 979282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=752949&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F136762364%2F A few weeks ago I wrote about Joseph Voight, the 11 year old who had written a book about Alzheimer’s Disease. Today I discovered a great interview with him and his mother. Learn more about his book and his grandmother here… Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=752949 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:16:02 +0100 752949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620609&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F115437854%2F Did you know that if you googled ‘blogs about Alzheimer’s Disese’ you would have 974,000 results to wade through. Or if you googled ‘Alzheimer’s blogs’ the you would find over 1,260,000 results. That’s way to many for anyone to go through in search for information. So, to make it easier, I thought I’d list some of my favorite ones: The Mom & Me Journals - an account of one caregiver’s journey in dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease The Tangled Neuron - information about Alzheimer’s and dementia in easy to read language Sunshine and Descent - a son’s personal account of his fathers journey into Alzheimer’s disease Caregiving, Aging, and Alzheimer’s - commentrary, personal experience, articles, resources,and... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620609 Wed, 09 May 2007 20:59:09 +0100 620609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577885&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F112959836%2F                       Liz and I’ve written previously about long distance caregiving, and Katelyn at Life Without Memories, mentioned Liz’s post.  She told about a friend who had to move and leave her mother behind in a nursing home, then asked for some tips for long distance caregiving.  The dilemma arises when you must decide whether to move your Alzheimer’s family member closer to you, or leave them in a nursing or assisted living home where they have been living.  I can relate to Katelyn’s friend who had to move and debated whether to move her mom or leave her in the nursing home she was familiar with.  I’ve cared for relatives in both situations. When my mom could no longer stay alone, I moved her from her home to mine, 275 m... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577885 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:05 +0100 577885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=529800&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F107594480%2F Knowing what to do when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease is hard enough. But what if you live thousands of miles away and cannot get home? Trying to figure out what to do, how to help, and what resources are available can be extremely stressful. But there are a number of guides available to help the long distance caregiver. The National Institute of Aging has put together So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers. Organized in a question and answer format, it provides information, ideas, and resources to help make the long-distance caregiver feel more able to cope. Other guides include The Long Distance Caregiving Guideby the University of California, Santa Barbara, and The Handbook for Long Distance Caregivers by the Family Caregiver Alliance. There are... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=529800 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:09:05 +0100 529800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=518034&cid=t_109723_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Falzheimers-disease-what-is-it-who-gets.html Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer. What is it? Who gets it? What causes it?The article was taken from the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center website. This is useful to clear up some of the misunderstanding about the Alzherimer's Disease.Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhat is it?Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. Dementia is a general decline in mental ability, such as memory, language skills, judgment, and concentration. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, which means symptoms occur gradually and become worse over time. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer.Who gets it?Alzheimer’s disease affects most co... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=518034 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:29:00 +0100 518034