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 'grandchildren'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:38:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2173051&cid=t_137224_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FtWi97MZDKpg%2F Do you scurry around making school lunches, getting snacks ready, or checking the hot lunch menu to see if it’s something the youngsters will like?  If you’re working outside the home, as well as caring for children and an Alzheimer’s patient, do you wonder what to take for yourself? I’ve written about this topic at my Mary Emma’s Country Kitchen blog, under School Lunch Variations, covering lunches from my mom’s day to the present when my grandchildren take lunch and snacks to school.  There certainly have been changes over the years.  Perhaps your Alzheimer’s patient will relate and have memories similar to those of my mom’s or mine in a one-room schoolhouse. You’ll also find a recipe for Mayonnaise Cake, something we made often d... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2173051 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2173051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1886463&cid=t_137224_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F_doZWkNmtL8%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Do you associate any memories with a rocking chair?  Perhaps it’s connected with your Alzheimer’s patient.  Did he or she enjoy relaxing and rocking?  Maybe grandchildren or great grands surrounded them, listening to stories, playing, or sewing. I think of my mom, when she had Alzheimer’s,  sitting in a rocking chair.  My grandchildren (her great grands) surrounded her.  She reached out and touched the peach fuzz hair of the youngest, smiled and said, “Nice children.” I don’t think she knew whose children they were and if they were related to her, but the children smiled back and enjoyed these times with Great Grandma. Memories are made at times like these.  They may be rocking chair memories or ones involving other events. ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886463 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:00:14 +0100 1886463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1729735&cid=t_137224_136_f&fid=36165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurpleride.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fwe-had-surprise-recently.html We had a surprise recently. On August 21 our daughter Emily had her baby four weeks early. She was supposed to have a c-section on Sept 23 but went into labor. Baby weighed 7# 9oz and was just fine, so likely there was some miscalculation of dates.Anyway, he's very cute as you can see, as is his big brother Grady. His name is Maizen (pronounced Mason).Richard and I now have four grandchildren, one girl and three boys. (Source: The Beast...) The Beast... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1729735 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:53:00 +0100 1729735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502630&cid=t_137224_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F308152465%2F A man writes about his 3-year-old niece to Dear Abby: Apparently the little girl has been diagnosed with autism and the man’s brother has not revealed this to their parents (the little girl’s grandparents). Abby responds that “If you value your relationship with Simon [the man’s brother], do not reveal his secret.” Ok, but—-my own parents were some of the first people that I called about Charlie being diagnosed with autism. They had a hard time accepting this but have since become Charlie’s biggest fans and—though they live 3000 miles away from us—-visit regularly and are very committed to taking care of Charlie. In fact, they’re the only people that we can leave him overnight with. I understand that different families have their ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502630 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:00:26 +0100 1502630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079804&cid=t_137224_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F196756142%2F  I remember when…. Mother began to tell more stories about her past and sometimes even thought she was there.  I started writing these down before they became lost to our family. Mother had an accident with her car and I wouldn’t get it repaired, even though she pleaded. Mother began to wear strange clothing combinations but we called it “setting a new style.” Mother looked at me when hubby and I were laughing at something she’d done and remarked, “We don’t laugh enough, do we?” then joined in. Mother couldn’t understand why I moved her to our home 275 miles away but decided she and her cat would stay for a visit…which would last for 8 years. Mother escaped from the nursing home, hiding her suitcase outside the door, then w... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079804 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:01:38 +0100 1079804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=995056&cid=t_137224_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F177914084%2F    Most of the “spooky” gatherings may be nearing an end.  However, I’d like to share something thoughtful the chorus from a local school presented for nursing home residents in our area. The fourth and fifth grade chorus members dressed in Halloween costumes and went on a field trip with their music teachers.  They visited four nursing homes within a 50 mile radius and sang for the residents and staff. I’m sure those at the homes enjoyed the youngsters’ visits and their songs.  I recall how much such activities meant to the residents where my mom lived while she had Alzheimer’s.  Mother, because she’d enjoyed her years as a school teacher, always had a fondness for children.  I remember her smiling face as she gazed upon my daughter and ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=995056 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:46:14 +0100 995056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=987210&cid=t_137224_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F176718571%2F Here are 5 fun facts, well not really fun but useful, to share with your kids, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors, students and… well, you get the point. It is so darn important to educate our youth. After all, they are our future… 1. The human heart looks like a piece of red meat, aka steak or a raw hamburger patty. In fat or obese people the heart actually looks like it is covered in yellow goo, aka the fat tissue. Yellow… no good. Red… good! 2. Even though we are taught to put our hand over our heart on the left side of our chest, it is actually tucked away between our lungs in the middle of our chests. Think of it as being protected. 3. When you are exercising, it takes about 10-12 seconds for your blood to go from your heart to your big toe and back agai... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=987210 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:34:53 +0100 987210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797146&cid=t_137224_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F143814776%2F Alzheimer’s Notes joined in the Carnival of Family Life . This carnival features all sorts of articles regarding the who, how, where, what, and when of family life. Our post ‘Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s Disease’ was listed alongside other interesting, entertaining, and informative articles. My favorites include ‘Things You Can Do and Learn With Your Children’ and ‘Your Green Back to School Guide.’ Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797146 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:00:21 +0100 797146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749465&cid=t_137224_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F136123972%2F Trying to help a young child understand what Alzheimer’s Disease is and how it is changing their Grandmother or Grandfather? Sometimes the best way is through reading fiction. There are a number of well written books for children about Alzheimer’s Disease and how it affects the family. Here’s a few to start off with: Singing with Momma Lou by Linda Jacobs Altman (review) Flowers for Grandpa Dan by Connie McIntyre and Louise McIntyre (review) What’s Happened to Grandpa? by Maria Shriver and Sandra Speidel (review) More books are listed at the Alzheimer’s Bibliography for Children and Teenagers. Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749465 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 06:50:41 +0100 749465