A four part short film series created by Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Danny George, the authors of “The Myth of Alzheimer’s”.
Tackling the Myth of Alzheimer’s Disease

Myth 1: Alzheimer’s is a Singular Disease

Myth 2: People ‘Get’ Alzheimer’s in Old Age

Myth 3: We Can Cure Alzheimer’s Disease

Each year the Fisher Foundation sponsor the Mayoral Conference on Alzheimer’s disease – the largest conference on Alzheimer’s in the U.S. Held in New York, it is an opportunity for caregivers to find out the latest information on Alzheimer’s Disease.
World renowned scientists, Nobel prize recipient Dr. Paul Greengard and Dr. Michael Kaplitt answered questions pertaining to Alzheimer’s Research at this years Mayoral Conference.

An informational video from the Alzheimer’s Association …

Following the posts on ‘Explaining Alzheimer’s Disease to Young Children Through Books’ and ‘Children Talk About Alzheimer’s Disease’, I decided to find out what’s available on the internet to help children understand Alzheimer’s disease.
As you would expect, there are a number of articles available aimed at parents:
Alzheimer’s: Helping Children Understand the Disease. (Mayo Clinic)
Helping Teens Cope with Alzheimer’s Disease (Alzheimer’s Association)
Alzheimer’s in the Family: How Parents Can Help Children Cope.
Parent’s Guide: Helping Children and Teens Understand Alzheimer’s Disease. (Alzheimer’s Association)
But there are also resources available for children and teens that will help them learn and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and how …read more

Mary Emma mentioned in yesterday’s post how the computer – and especially the internet – is a great outlet and aid for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
It is also a great place to access information and find experts in the field that can answer your questions about Alzheimer’s disease.
Here’s a list of five internet sites where you can ‘ask an expert’ about whatever is concerning you. From medications to caregiving issues, these experts are available to help. Most of the sites also have archives of questions already asked and answered that you can wander through.
Alzheimer’s Research Forum
Alzheimer’s Association Ask an Expert
American …read more

When my mom entered the nursing home, among the admission paperwork and medical history, was a questionnaire about her likes and dislikes, family background, career, where she’d lived, etc.  Also, the dieticians wanted to know about any food allergies, of course.  They also wanted me to list her favorite foods and those she disliked.
Eventually, they asked me to put together a small photo album with pictures of family members, as well as her most recent home and girlhood home, if possible.
All of this helped the staff know my mom better and hopefully care for her better.  I felt this showed …read more

In order to provide readers with the most useful information and resources, I’m starting a question and answer series in this blog. 
I know what helped me as I cared for my mom and aunt.  However, since every Alzheimer’s patient, caregiver, and situation is somewhat different, the resources and information you need may be a little different.
I hope to do a Q & A post each week, so send me your questions…and your comments to share.  Simply send them to me through the “comments” box below.