Discussion on warning signs that indicate that it’s time for someone with Alzheimer’s to stop driving and how to approach the subject.

Short film by Michael Sewell exploring Alzheimer’s impact on a young family.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is introducing a ‘AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship’ in 2008. The $5,000 scholarship is designed to be used in the student’s first year of college.
Interested High School students (juniors and seniors) have to write a 1,200 words essay about ‘the impact Alzheimer’s Disease has one their own lives and what they have learned about themselves, their families and/or their community in coping with the disease.’. The application deadline is February 15th and details can be found at the website.
The AFA Teens website is also a great place for teens to visit to learn …read more

Here’s a great Christmas present for the caregiver in your family…

One family’s story about dealing with Alzheimer’s which compelled them to create The Unforgettable Fund.

A few weeks ago I wrote about Joseph Voight, the 11 year old who had written a book about Alzheimer’s Disease. Today I discovered a great interview with him and his mother. Learn more about his book and his grandmother here…

In most families, siblings have times of getting along and other times when they argue.  What makes you think it will be different if a parent acquires Alzheimer’s disease?
Doug Manning, who has written a number of books and booklets about aging parents, nursing homes, and grief, says in Searching for Normal Feelings, “If we battled with siblings all of our lives – the battle will be there now.”
He explains that expecting the battle to go away in a “sea of love” now that the parent isn’t well isn’t realistic.  Often the added tension and emotional turmoil accompanying decisions necessary at these times …read more