Esther, at Witnessing Alzheimer’s, responded to my  post, Can Two Glasses of Milk Chase Alzheimer’s Away? with ”For what it’s worth, my husband drank 2 glass of milk a day. He’s in last stage AD.”
I’ve so often found, as Esther apparently has, that many of the conclusions or speculations about Alzheimer’s don’t apply to my mother or aunt.  Then others seem to have some bearing. 
In this case, my mom didn’t drink much milk and developed Alzheimer’s.  My dad drank a great deal of milk as long as I can remember.  His mind was still very alert when he died at age 92, …read more

According to an article in The Times of India, milk could prevent Alzheimer’s.  This beverage may have some effect in treating this illness conclude researchers in a team led by Oxford University.  They consider that the B12 in milk could help protect against memory loss and thus Alzheimer’s.
Lead researcher, Prof. David Smith, states that just two glasses of milk a day might be enough to slow cognitive decrease and memory loss.  (Read the complete article for additional details in the article.)

Do you scurry around making school lunches, getting snacks ready, or checking the hot lunch menu to see if it’s something the youngsters will like?  If you’re working outside the home, as well as caring for children and an Alzheimer’s patient, do you wonder what to take for yourself?
I’ve written about this topic at my Mary Emma’s Country Kitchen blog, under School Lunch Variations, covering lunches from my mom’s day to the present when my grandchildren take lunch and snacks to school.  There certainly have been changes over the years. 
Perhaps your Alzheimer’s patient will relate and have memories similar to those …read more

The Food Bloggers have some up with some more recipes that may help you create interesting meals. 
Alphabet Cake Pan
Personalize your birthday cake with an alphabet cake pan. Make their initials, or their age in cake! 
Busy Family Meals
Vindaloo sauce can be used to flavor meats, but we like it best as a vegetarian delight!
Chocolate Covered Buttercrunch Bars                                                                                                       Chocolate and buttercrunch treats made with a surprise ingredient.
Cooking Gadgets
Space saving genius: collapsible colanders!
Horehound Drops
A herbal home remedy for a sore throat or cough.
Old Woodenware Stirs Memories
Mary Emma, at Country Kitchen, finds that old kitchen woodenware brings back memories …read more

Alzheimer’s Finger Foods
We have a guest post from Dee, who has some great ideas for finger foods for Alzheimer’s patients.  Dee is a health care seminar trainer and dementia practitioner.  Most of these ideas/recipes are very simple to prepare and easy for the patient to eat. 
Finger Foods are great for continuing independence at meal time. If you choose to use a utensil – only put one choice. Ideas for fingerfoods are only limited by your imagination. Have a child help you with ideas – they LOVE helping, and can come up with some super ideas for solving many problems.
Finger food …read more

Hot Finger Foods
Cheryl has a question, after reading my post, Finger Foods for Alzheimer’s Patients:
My father is also in the same stage, he no longer uses utensils while eating. In order to give him his dignity we are starting finger foods; I should say the home he is residing in suggested this. He loves to eat!! I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for some hot meal fingerfoods.
The best I can suggest is to cut foods, like meat and vegetables, into smaller pieces he can pick up with his fingers.  For instance, you might serve steak, chicken, roast beef, …read more

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As autumn weather sparks appetites, you might like to try some new recipes from the Food Bloggers.  We even have a post about wedding cakes!
Pumpkin Cookies
A delicious treat for a harvest or Halloween party.
Black and White Wedding Cakes
These cakes put a beautiful spin on a classic wedding theme. 
Busy Family Meals
It’s not too late to grill! Try an onion marinade for lamb before the north winds blow!
Creole Jambalaya
Celebrate the holidays New Orleans style with this traditional Creole recipe 
Foods that Boost Your Metabolism
You can rev up your metabolism, burn more calories and even lower high cholesterol by including certain foods …read more

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 I find the warmer days of summer a time when it’s often difficult to come up with tempting recipes. If this is a problem for you, too, as you search for recipes for your Alzheimer’s patient, your other family members and yourself, take some suggestions from the Food Bloggers.
Busy Family Meals - Slow down and try a delicious specialty drink from Venice!  Cyndi traveled there recently and came home with many recipes for her family and her blogs.
Grilled Veggie Tostadas - A great way to use the bounty from late summer gardens.
Mediterranean-Style Recipes: Jean’s Tuna Tamarindo – As you become accustomed to cooking …read more

Dementia Awareness Week was running in England and Wales last week and is currently running in Northern Ireland this week.
And to make people more aware of dementia, the UK Alzheimer’s Society has created a Be Head Strong website full of useful and educational information to help people understand that they can reduce their risk of developing dementia by making simple lifestyle changes.
The website offers…
Personal stories to inspire you.
Information on risk factors and how to avoid or reduce them
Exercises
Dietary suggestions
And Be head strong booklet – a guide to help you reduce your risk of developing dementia – that can …read more

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 More food ideas from the Food Bloggers to spark up your meals and snacks. 
Sometimes it’s so difficult to get Alzheimer’s patients to eat that something different might appeal to them.  Also, experiment with something new for yourself that will add variety to your menus.
Ah!  Here’s something at the top of the list of the “not-so-healthy” foods.  However, it’s an easy recipe for Chocolate Drop Candy, in celebration of National Candy Month, just one of the holidays we discuss at All Holiday Cafe. 
Nicoise Salad, as made Nice, France, is a healthy, refreshing summer fish. It’s quick to make and may be …read more