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Leah

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posted 11/11/2008, comments (3)

Way to Say It!

As we age, we tend to use the same vocabulary choices over and over, and, if what I surmise is correct, even those with normal mental capabilities do not continue to develop their vocabulary into and through their adult years. Of course, one learns the vocabulary which is necessary to one’s vocation…but what do we do about... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/27/2008, comment (1)

"A Three Dog Life" Eloquently Describes a Caregiver's Journey

Over the summer, I participated in a different type of chain letter. This particular chain letter resulted in about 10 paperback books being delivered to my mailbox. One of these books, A Three Dog Life: A Memoir by Abigail Thomas, provides a good picture of the many challenges that caregivers face in dealing with loved ones who have dementia or a... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 10/23/2008, comments (20)

Social Stigma Still Evident for Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Mental Illness

Why is it that, in this supposedly enlightened age, mental illness still carries a stigma? Why is it that when people talking about someone who is ill, say in their office, and it's the flu or even cancer, they will discuss it openly, however if it is a mental illness, say depression or schizophrenia, they will whisper about it? Are they afraid... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/22/2008, comments (7)

Strengthening Your Mind...Use the Internet!

Recently, I read a review of a study by the University of California, Los Angeles campus, concerning the Internet and the elderly. A group of scientists studied 24 healthy people between the ages of 55 and 76. Half of these participants were experienced with using the Internet; the other half had no experience. The test... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/21/2008, comments (2)

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My father has advanced prostate cancer (bladder and kidney) he had mild dementia, then suddenly severe dementia. He woke up one morning and forgot my mom had died two years ago. He re-lives this episode daily and the cruelty of this is beyond the scope of humanity to me. My older brother has decided not to treat his cancer... Read more Chevron

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