A couple of days ago I posted a reminder about this month’s upcoming ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ carnival. But I must be getting a little forgetful myself because I didn’t add in the cut off date for submissions and what date the carnival would be posted.

But thanks to a quick email from my co-blogger Mary Emma, I discovered my forgetfulness.

So for any of you considering submitting a post to the ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival, here’s the full scoop…

Submissions can be made on the official submission form.

Last day for submissions is 17 January 2008.

The carnival will be posted on 19 January 2008.

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More about ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival.

Alzheimer’s in the Blogosphere, at Battling Alzheimer’s by Michael Davidsen, included Alzheimer’s Notes and Liz Lewis’ post, Brain Food for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, in a round-up of blogs about this disease and caregiving.

The blog posts include articles and stories about Alzheimer’s, caregiving, humor and information, by victims, caregivers, family members, and researchers.  If you take time to check out these posts and poscast reruns, you’ll have a much better understanding of the disease and what those involved encounter. 

Hopefully you’ll receive comfort and inspiration, too. 

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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Alzheimer’s Notes Included in Blogosphere Round-Up

   Blogging has become an important part of many caregivers’ lives, as well as numerous other people.  It keeps caregivers in touch with others in similar situations and helps them they can find encouragment.

Also, Alzheimer’s patients can visit one another’s blogs, leave comments and e-mail others so they don’t feel so alone in their unique world.

Whole Alzheimer’s patients and caregiver support communities have grown up around bloggers who link their blogs on blogrolls and web rings.   

The question, “Why do you blog?” has become the determining factor in the final (8th)week of the challenge at the b5 Business Channel.  The blogs have been narrowed down to four.  Home Biz Notes, where I co-blog with Yvonne Russell, is one of the finalists.

If you’ve been following the challenge (and if you haven’t!)  stop over at Home Biz Notes and read the final entry, “Why Do I Blog?”   Also, a portion of the final determination rests with the readers and your comments.  If you leave a comment, that will be a vote for our entry. 

Perhaps, while you’re there,  you’d like to let us know there why you blog.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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“Why Do I Blog?” – Check Out the Business Channel Challenge Week #8

Carol’s list of Top Caregiving Movies is…

5. Evening

4. Marvin’s Room

3. Driving Miss Daisy

2. Proof

1. Throw Mama from the Train

Head over to Carol’s blog Mothering Mother and More and discover her reasons for the movies on the list. It’s quite inspiring. (when you get to Carol’s site, click on blog at the left of the screen and then scroll down to her posts about the movies)

Let’s see if we can add to it…

By the way, Carol is planning a virtual book tour in September to promote her book ‘Mothering Mother’. Alzheimer’s Notes will be reviewing the book and taking part in the book tour so stay tuned…

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Escapism for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

As Laura says, “Today’s interview is with Mary Emma Allen, who began as a dressmaker and eventually transitioned to the writing and blogging business.”

One of my writing projects, after caring for my mom and aunt, who had Alzheimer’s, was the book, When We Become the Parent to Our Parents.  Now I’m writing this blog with Liz Lewis to inform and encourage other caregivers.

This interview with Laura was an enjoyable experience, and I feel honored that she selected me to begin her series.

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Alzheimer’s Notes Blogger Interviewed on Work From Home Momma

Yvonne also interviewed Liz in March and April, about the time Liz began writing at Alzheimer’s Notes.  Actually this was a four-part interview series and is an enjoyable read that gives you insight into Liz’s world.

Incidentally, it’s interesting, that in today’s Internet era, two bloggers on opposite sides of the globe can write about Alzheimer’s on the same blog.  Liz lives in New Zealand and I reside in the state of New Hampshire, USA. 

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Alzheimer’s Notes Bloggers Interviewed