By Kerry Runyeon Alzheimer’s Reading Room Smiling, talking, cheerful as she visits with the ladies at her table. Silly, glib, touchy feely as she passes staff in the halls. Singing, laughing, focused while participating in various activities. Confused, agitated, questioning where I am. Scared, sad, depressed wondering where she…

By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room I’ll start by saying — Thank You. I’m OK. It appears that this mornings post — Help — sent out a message that was very different than I had intended. I knew something was up when I noticed that 100 people flew on…

By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. Help me if you can, I’m feeling down And I do appreciate you being round. Help me, get my feet back on the ground, Won’t you please, please…

By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Back in May I wrote about Wii Fit suggesting it would be an excellent tool for older people and those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The game satisfies two needs: social interaction and exercise. Recently, I am reading articles about how Wii is being…

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Forty percent of Alzheimer’s patients don’t eat enough…this solution could be helpful to you….. By Max Wallack Alzheimer’s Reading Room Most of the time, caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients at home are surprised by how often Alzheimer’s patients are hungry. These patients often forget when they last ate and assume…

By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room This information comes out of a Phase 1 clinical trial. Phase 1 trials are not designed to prove “efficacy.” In addition, only six patients were tested. There is a link at the bottom of the release that you can use to determine if…

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By the time you finish reading this article you will be wondering — why aren’t we doing this, why isn’t my state offering this program?…. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room This article was prompted by Carol Wright as she wonders why Alzheimer’s caregivers don’t receive more financial assistance….

Guess what I learned? I learned that I was no longer exasperated, bent out of shape, or stressed out. Quite the opposite in fact. I felt good about myself. I felt good, not bad….. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room One thing that drives Alzheimer’s caregivers crazy is repetitive…