Alzheimer's Disease

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walks are held all across the country every year in the fall. Part I is the story of my past seven years of Memory Walk participation, walking in memory of my mother, Jessie Lee Parris, 1916-1996.

Former President Ronald Reagan did a brave and great thing when he shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis with the American people. Ten years later, as we honor his memory, we can reflect upon tremendous advances in awareness, education, and research.

Suggested gardening projects as described by three major authors of Alzheimer's activities books.

Discusses the benefits of gardens and gardening therapy for Alzheimer's patients.

Part 1 describes some things my mother and I did together when I was her caregiver. Part 2, next month, will survey the literature for suggested activities for use with Alzheimer's patients.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This article tells the history, the progress made in the past twenty years as we have become more aware of this disease, and events that are planned by Alzheimer's Association chapters all across the country.

An overview of the Alzheimer's Association Web site and the services provided by it.

The history of the Alzheimer's Association and it's very important role in helping Alzheimer's patients and caregivers and in seeking a cure for this disease.

Familial Alzheimer's Disease, particularly as described in the book, "Will I Be Next?" which tells the story of Bea Gorman's family.

Suggestions for keeping Alzheimer's patients both safe and calm during natural disasters and discussion of the need for a disaster plan.