If you’d like to learn more about this period in our history, check out my page, Books About the Blizzards of 1888 & Other Storms. (There also was an earlier severe blizzard in the West in 1888.)

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Snowy Days Evoke Memories in Alzheimer’s Patients

However, until the year approaches its longest day, in June, our mornings remain darker.  If we’re earlier risers, we’ll find it dark or dawn.  But…we may have the glorious adventure of watching the sunrise rather than having it fully daylight when we get up.

Sometimes the changes in time will affect Alzheimer’s patients and confuse them if they have a body pattern.  In others, who simply have a nap and awake mode, they’ll not sense the time change at all.  It simply may be more difficult upon the caregivers as they adapt to the different time.

Do you find Daylight Savings Time affecting your schedule and lifestyle?

For further information about Daylight Saving Time…it’s history and facts and figures:

About Daylight Saving Time (a web site)

Books:

Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time by David Prerau

Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time by Michael Downing

Time for Change: Setting Clocks Forward by One Hour Throughout the Year by Mayer Hillman

Crafting Springtime Gifts: 25 Adorable Projects Featuring Bunnies, Chicke, Lambs & Other Springtome Favorites by Tone Finnanger

The Divine Hours: Prayers for Springtime by Phyllis Tickle

For information on obtaining these books, check out my pages at the left, Books About Spring & Daylight Saving Time.

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Daylight Saving Time’s Upon Us

Richard Taylor, Ph.D., who has been diagnosed with dememtia, probably of the Alzheimer’s type, maintains a web site complete with videos, provides a monthly newsletter, and has written a book,  Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out.  His purpose now is writing and speaking to inform, help and encourage others.

I wish there was something like Richard’s web site, blog, newsletters and videos to help me when Mother and Auntie were ill.

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Insight from Richard Taylor, a Dementia/Alzheimer’s Victim

These cookbooks represent different eras in my life and those of my family.  They bring back memories of neighbors, Sunday school teachers, family members and several at the nursing home.  I recall occasions when many of the recipes were served.

If you have any of these community cookbooks in which your Alzheimer’s family member participated, perhaps browsing through them with her would help spark memories and conversation.  Names of other contributors could bring forth stories.

I also need (Ah! to find the time!) to go through these cookbooks and jot down memories of the recipes and the various people who played a role in my life during those eras.

Do you have community cookbooks in your life?  Or your Alzheimer’s family member?

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Mother’s Participation in Community Cookbooks

Featuring some of the best Christian writers on the Internet, this book represents work that has appeared in the Eternal Ink E-zine since it’s inception in 1999. 

In addition, Mary gives presentations and teaches workshops at schools, libraries, writers’ conferences, and for other groups.  Some of her talks include topics such as Alzheimer’s and caregiving, quilt history and quiltmaking, New Hampshire history, and writing.

I was pleased when Ms. Grisham selected several of my stories for inclusion in this anthology.  It’s exciting to encourage and inspire others with my writing.

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Alzheimer’s Notes Mary Emma Allen Published in Eternally Yours Anthology

• *Obama followed Lincoln’s route as he came to Washington for the weekend of festivities. 
• He used  Mr. Lincoln’s Bible for his swearing in.

As we hear more about Abraham Lincoln, we may want to refresh our knowledge about the Civil War, his Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves, and his famous Gettysburg Address.  Our children may begin asking questions, and you find they might not have full knowledge from studies at school.

Some of this discussion might stimulate memories in the minds of your Alzheimer’s patients (as I relate in Books and Fabrics about Obama, along with Alzheimer’s Memories).

I’ve also compiled a list of Resources About Abraham Lincoln at my blog, One Book Two Book that you may find helpful.

Quilting Resources:

Barbara Brackman Designs Obama Fabric You Can Print

Obama Quilts

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Resources About Abraham Lincoln for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Also, your Alzheimer’s family member may be able to fill you in on Presidents and related events he/she remembers.  For instance, my mother tells of my grandfather watching the train carrying President Lincoln’s body to its final resting place.  He visited his Aunt Kate, who lived in a city where the train passed.  So many mourners stood where they could see it, he related to her.  That was among the family facts I jotted down before Mother lost recall of such events as her Alzheimer’s progressed. 

Over at One Book Two Book, I’ve posted a list of books about the Obamas and the United States Presidency, Childen’s Books About Obama & the Presidency.

Perhaps you’ve discovered some you consider helpful.

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Books and Fabrics About Obama, along with Alzheimer’s Memories

My mom probably would have looked at the cover of this board book and began reminiscing with me about raising ducks and ducklings on our farm.  We had a brook that ran between the house and barn where the ducks liked to swim.  We did have to be careful that Mother Duck didn’t take her babies swimming when they were too young.  The current could have been swift for tiny ducklings.

Do you have any favorite bird books? Are any on my list of Bird Books at One Book Two Book.

Are there any that bring back memories for your Alzheimer’s patient?

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Bird Books for National Bird Day…To Enjoy with Children & Alzheimer’s Patients

Picture books and children’s stories

I mentioned that many of today’s Alzheimer’s patients lived during the World War II/Pearl Harbor years or have relatives who did.  They may like to discuss these times, if even only intermittently.  What they have to say will give you insight into your family history.

To find some children’s and YA books that give you more information and might help stimulate memories, visit my One Book Two Book page.

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World War II Children’s Books to Stimulate Memories

Then think about you can how you can plan special tea parties connected with the quilters and youngsters in your life.

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A Surprising Tea Party with JK Rowling