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Ten Tips for Communicating with an Alzheimer’s Patient

By Carole Larkin
Alzheimer's Reading Room

Ever feel like your loved one is ignoring you or that you just weren’t getting through to your loved one? Try some of these tips to see if they help.

via www.alzheimersreadingroom.com

What the Night Brings

I am lying in my bed reading when there is a distant rat-ta-tat. It is after 11:30 p.m.

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Study: Popular Alzheimer's drug ineffective for mild cases - CNN.com

(Health.com) -- A drug widely used to treat mild Alzheimer's disease appears to provide no benefit to this group of early stage patients, according to a new analysis of previously conducted research.

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NOW THEY TELL YOU!

I REMEMBER BETTER WHEN I PAINT

Retiree turns his Alzheimer's into force for change

Don Hayen was understandably devastated when a doctor told him he has Alzheimer's disease.

But in the 2•   ½ years since his diagnosis, a strange thing has happened.

Alzheimer's Awareness Day at Shea

Sit together with family, friends and fellow supporters of Alzheimer’s Awareness in dedicated Upper Level Reserved, Mezzanine Reserved or Mezzanine Box seating.
The NY Mets will rebate a portion of each ticket sold through the Mets Group Ticket Window to the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter.

Get Tickets

Counseling Helps Keep People with Alzheimer’s Out of Nursing Homes

Spouses who cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease were much less likely to place their partner in a nursing home if they received targeted counseling and support, researchers report. This delay in institutional care can be beneficial for both family members and those with Alzheimer’s and save millions of dollars in health-care costs. 

Annual Mayoral Conference On Alzheimer's Disease

I attended this conference today. This conference was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. I met scores of highly dedicated individuals, who work tirelessly promoting awareness of this debilitating and cruel illness.

What I found most disturbing is what I didn't see. This is the second Alzheimer's event in two weeks (see Alzheimer's Walk Post) that was glaringly ignored by any elected officials. Even minor candidates like John Spencer and Christopher Callahan did not feel that this cause is important enough to show up. Yeah, I didn't really know who these losers were until a few days ago.

Alzheimer's Association- NYC Memory Walk 2006

This year’s Memory Walk will be better than ever! Join us at Riverside Park on Sunday, October 22, 2006. We will be using a new park entrance this year - West   96th Street & Riverside Drive. The day will begin at 9:00 am with registration and breakfast followed by opening ceremonies and special awards. The scenic two-mile walk begins at 11:00 am on what we hope to be a beautiful autumn day.

This year My Elder Advocate supports The Alzheimer’s Association, in their efforts to end this horrible disease. Nursing home residents with this disease are at great risk of being abused. Let’s get rid of this scourge. We have donated $225.00 in support of Elizabeth Jalali-Anzivino, from Priority Home Care.

Elizabeth wants to stamp out Alzheimer’s Disease. I will be walking with Elizabeth, and all the other dedicated walkers. Please join us. Please donate as much as you can. Go to Elizabeth’s pledge page at:

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorreg/donorpledge.asp?ievent=161096&lis=1&kntae161096=4f60932d5dfe47678c9891bf1cdbec9b&supid=142636332