Talking with James
A couple of years ago, I sat down and talked with my friend James about his life before Alzheimer’s. James used to be the Director of IT...
Happy Valentine's: A Love Story
John and Mary have been married for fifty-three years. Mary has Alzheimer’s Disease and lives in an Alzheimer’s Care Facility. John...
It's All In How You Hold It
Two years ago, I had a conversation with my friend, Jay, that changed my life. Here is some of what we talked about. I asked him, What...
Aricept AND Namenda
Why take medication for Alzheimer’s when they don’t work? I’ve heard this question too many times to count. My answer has always been...
Remembering the Spoons
I’ve lived in Chatham for a year now. A lot has happened in a year. The walls are painted, the wild and overgrown yard is somewhat tamed,...
To Drive or Not To Drive
Last week, someone innocently asked the DementiaUSA email group a not-so-innocent question. He asked if anyone knew how someone with...