A Son’s Letter to His Mother with Alzheimer’s Disease
About a year ago, Cynthia got lost on the way to her favorite ice cream place – one she had been to time and time again. When she finally found it, ordered herself a...
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Summer Travel – Structure vs. Spontaneity!
We hear from a lot of people about the challenges of traveling. While traveling can be a wonderful respite for everyone involved, especially in early stages of the disease, it does require special planning....
Staying Independent – “Help me help myself”
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, how long can you remain independent? In the early stages of the disease many people are able to retain their independence fairly well and the mental health benefits...
I’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s. Can I Still Work?
Due to an aging workforce, finding employees diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more common. While many people can remain at work in the early stages of the disease, each person’s situation is unique....
Dos Voces, Un Destino: La Señora Contenta
Para celebra el DÃa De las Madres le queremos contar un poco de la historia de nuestra mama. Nuestra mamá nació en Chiltiupan, un pueblito en las montañas del Puerto De La Liberta. Nuestros...
Hanging up the Keys
If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the many difficult decisions you will face is when to hang up your car keys. Driving is such a routine freedom and pleasure that...
Support in the “caregiver trenches”
Barbara Gerber Jones is a support group facilitator for the San Leandro family caregiver support group and participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She shares her thoughts on caregiving, awareness, and the support we...
