You’ll find a new poll here at Alzheimer’s Notes

This one asks, “Why would you write about Azheimer’s?”  Then you’re given several choices.

In addition to voting, why not leave a comment and tells why you would write…or even why you wouldn’t.

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New Poll – Why Would You Write About Alzheimer’s?

Laura relates there some of the background about caring for her father, then gives tips that Alzheimer’s caregivers and home business owners can utilize.  Even if you don’t have a home business, but work outside the home, you’ll likely find Laura’s story encouraging.

Also, Laura was a member of the “sandwich generation” while she was doing this, juggling children’s and a family’s schedule along with her business.

After reading Laura’s guest post at Home Biz Notes, you may have some tips of your own to share.

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Caring for an Alzheimer’s Patient While Running a Home Business

Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei mentioned aiming “to save the world through information.  You can’t do any better than learning more about science and health.” 

“Stop thinking only of yourself and the tiny patch of earth you inhabit,” she emphasized as we approach World Health Day, April 7.

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SciHealth Channel Featured at b5media’s Spotlight

Although most readers of Alzheimer’s Notes may not be writers, they may be interested in learning more about Liz, who recently joined this blog bringing her knowledge of Alzheimer’s from the nursing field. 

Liz also received mention at b5media’s Home Biz Notes where her tips may help aspiring freelancers who want to make a career of writing for print and online publications.

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Alzheimer’s Notes Co-Author Interviewed

I found I didn’t want to be pitied.  Now did I want Mother and Auntie, her sister, to be pitied.  Mother still had usefulness in her world and her family’s world.  Caring for her, coping with her, learning about her disease gave us better understanding of her and us. 

No, it wasn’t what I would have chosen; but it wasn’t our or Mother’s choice.  Were we to feel pity for ourselves and Mother?  Or were we to give her dignity and let her leave a legacy to help others?

I didn’t realize, at first, this was the direction I going when I cared for Mother in her home, our home in a distant state, and then in a nursing home.  I have bittersweet memories of those alternatingly challenging and peaceful days caring for Mother and directing her affairs.  Yet, knowing Mother and Auntie, I feel these ladies would have wanted others to be helped by what we’ve learned from this experience.

That’s why I continue to research, write and speak about Alzheimer’s disease…in their memories.

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Oh, How Horrible!