My perspective on providing care isn’t widely shared. I know this. I’ve realized that I’m consistently disappointed when I assume others share my perspective. Not everyone sees value in providing active companionship for one whose memory is absent. By Pamela R. Kelley Alzheimer’s Reading Room Hope I like to…

We start off 2012 with our first audio broadcast of Dotty, Harvey and Bob having a conversation in the kitchen. Alzheimer’s Reading Room Dorothy DeMarco Dotty’s voice is very strong this morning. Last night she was up past midnight. We went to downtown Delray Beach to watch the fireworks…

Dotty and I went to the New Year’s Eve Fireworks at midnight in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Dotty had no problem staying up for the New Year’s Eve fireworks which went off at midnight. Her best comment of the night? Where is my…

“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” — Marie Curie Marie Curie, ca. 1920 “Nothing…

Each Alzheimer’s caregiver needs to come to a simple understanding — your accomplishment is wonderful and amazing. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room I often wonder if Alzheimer’s caregivers take the time to think about their own accomplish? Many caregivers have told me that their family and friends disappear….

If the spouse can understand this concept they will not feel threatened. It takes an unusual person to adopt this mentality/understanding, but those people do exist. It’s just rare. By Carole Larkin Alzheimer’s Reading Room In the event that a patient bonds and becomes romantically involved with a patient,…

You are not actually convincing your loved one that a shower is the key element, you are convincing them that the shower is a natural, ordinary part of a progression of events leading to something enjoyable. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Our reader John wrote in an email…

No matter what, do not give up. Find the entrance to Alzheimer’s World and change the dynamic. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Under the article, Why is this happening? What can I do? , we received the following comment from Kayfrahm: I feel as if my husband ruins…

How Alzheimer’s disease spreads throughout the brain is essential viewing for caregivers, their families, and the entire Alzheimer’s community. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Alzheimer’s is not very well understood, and it is hard to understand. This video, in my opinion, serves as a “foundation” to understanding. This…

Persons living with Alzheimer’s don’t want your pity, they want your help, understanding, and love. By Dorothy DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Dotty Einstein My name is Dorothy DeMarco. You can call me Dot. I’m 95 years old and according to my son Bobby, I have Alzheimer’s disease. I’m not…