Posts Tagged ‘alzheimers’
Nancy Reagan: A life spent caring for 'Ronnie' as protector, caregiver, first lady
By The Associated Press Follow on Twitter on March 06, 2016 at 11:06 AM, updated March 06, 2016 at 4:53 PM LOS ANGELES — First lady Nancy Reagan swept into the White House in 1981, a swirl of designer gowns and pricey china, and was quickly dismissed as a pre-feminist throwback concerned only with fashion,…
Read MoreFighting caregiver burnout
By John Lundy Today at 6:20 a.m. DULUTH, Minn.—When Candice Richards moved her mother here from southern Michigan, it created a new set of challenges for the Duluth woman. Although her mom, who has Alzheimer’s, is deteriorating mentally, “she’s very physically able and very hyper—never sits down or takes naps,” Richards said. “She’s always looking…
Read MoreWorkshops educate patients, families on dementia
by Contributed – Nanaimo News Bulletinposted Nov 8, 2014 at 4:00 PM “You have dementia.” It’s a phrase no one wants to hear from their doctor – Alzheimer’s disease is the second most-feared disease for Canadians as they age – yet it’s a reality for an ever-increasing number of Nanaimo residents. To help them understand…
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