Why did you give up the keys? People with Alz weigh in
Hello and welcome to the second day of our National Caregivers Month coverage! As you know, this week, we’re focusing on driving. We’ve asked a few members of one of our Early Stage support...
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What Do You Mean I Can’t Drive?
Good morning and happy National Caregivers Month! During each week in November, I am going to highlighting a different caregiving issue. This week, we’re tackling driving. A topic that comes up regularly with caregivers...
John confesses to Angie: “I’m really sad.”
We were sitting at the dinner table, just finishing up our evening meal when John looked at me and said, “I’m really sad.” I stopped fussing with the plates and gave him my full...
NYT Readers expand on how medicare fails the elderly
Reading the letters to the editor section of the newspaper is appealing to me. If published in a well-respected periodical, such letters can provide even more insight into an issue than the original article,...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2011 – some reflections
We are just wrapping up our “marching season,” with Walks to End Alzheimer’s from Fresno to Redding. I was in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and Redding. I love these events for many reasons...
Alz Profile: Kathleen Zalecki, Living With Alzheimer’s
In January of 2009, Greenbrae, Calif., resident Kathleen Zalecki was approached by her daughters who expressed concerns about her memory. As an active almost-65-year-old who cycled regularly and was living a full and busy...
Today’s heros: Our Early Stage Support Group
Leave a comment below to let us know about the everyday heroes in your life! In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, we are highlighting 21 Everyday Heroes. Today, we’re rounding out our...
On a personal note…
“Hello, I am Bobbie Johnson. My husband Coleman and I lived and raised our three children in Livermore. I had a wonderful career as a Registered Nurse. As part of that career, I served...
