Archive for Alzheimer's in the Family

Alzheimer’s is focus on Dr. Oz today, Jan 14

The Alzheimer’s Association alerted me that Dr. OZ  was having a show focusing on Alzheimer’s today.  It will be interesting to see what he covers.  I’ve read articles he has written about the disease.  He seems very knowledgeable.
One phase of my business is working with professional women who have a parent with Alzheimer’s.  I’ve always [...]

Hiking for R and R: Mt Baker, WA

I’m just back to Phoenix after an amazing 6 weeks in Bellingham, WA…..cool weather, busy life with little children, and constant beauty!

This hike with three of my grandsons was a fun day….. landscape looks fake, doesn’t it?
We didn’t get to do any sled riding in the snow as we have at times in the past, [...]

Fre.e Alzheimer’s Gathering Call - Up Your Energy Level Now!

What a great way for women who have a parent with Alzheimer’s to connect, learn, and support each other!
It’s Monday evening at 6:30 Pacific Time/ 9:30 Eastern Time on a telephone bridge line where we can all talk together.
Our focus for August is   “Up Your Energy Level Now!”
Expect to learn ways to improve your physical, [...]

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Tonight: Gathering Call for Women With Alzheimer’s in the Family

Tonight’s the night for the first of free monthly Gathering Calls for women who have a parent with Alzheimer’s.
Call starts at 6:30 PT/ 9:30 ET.
There are so many issues that these women face when they realize their parent is developing symptoms that make it impossible for them to remain as independent adults.
This is a time [...]

Are you game to stay sane when your parent has Alzheimer’s?

Alz Slide Show
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Preventing Memory Loss With Antioxidant Fruits and Vegetables

I receive a weekly newsletter, Brain In The News from Dr. Daniel G. Amen, AmenClinic.com.
This information was particularly interesting so I thought I would include some of it here for you.
Quoting from the newsletter:
Here are some tips to help you stay vital into your senior years. Preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of memory loss [...]

Take It Easy - The Eagles Said It All in 1972

So many emotions come flooding in when your parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease…
A lot of the intensity comes from our wanting it to be different…
make it go away….
make it right for our parent….
In a recent talk at Unity of Phoenix, Richard Maraj shared thoughts about the Eagles song from 1972 and how it relates [...]

Make Cooking Easy With a Shopping Plan

Keeping the refrigerator stocked for healthy eating!
Here are some ways I make life easier and my meals healthier and even save some $:
1. Vegetables:
I buy large bags of frozen organic beans and mixed vegetables to have in the freezer ready for times that I am out of fresh veggies.
Check for specials in the grocery ad [...]

National Institute on Aging (NIA) Resources

Today I just became aware of the resources available at the website for the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
===>> http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/
About the ADEAR Center
The U.S. Congress created the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center in 1990 to “compile, archive, and disseminate information concerning Alzheimer’s disease” for health professionals, people with AD and their families, [...]

Connect With Suzanne
An Easy Make Ahead Recipe For Mashed Potato Casserole

January 4, 2010
by: Suzanne Holman • Alzheimer's, Recipes, family

Springerle Cookie Baking Tradition Continues

January 2, 2010
by: Suzanne Holman • Recipes, family, grandchildren

EGG CASSEROLE for New Year’s Brunch

December 31, 2009
by: Suzanne Holman • Recipes

Brain Food Popeye Smoothie

September 10, 2009
by: Suzanne Holman • Alzheimer's, Brain, Getting Fit, Recipes, green smoothie, nutrition