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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's––Alzheimer's Association

Familiar with the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware that in addition to memory loss, behavioral changes like decreased judgment, difficulty in completing tasks and withdrawal from activities may all be signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” campaign is designed to heighten awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and explain the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. […]

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The Bus Stop

The Bus Stop
By Jenna Fariss, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

“Well, it’s been lovely having dinner with you people, but it’s time for me to go home now” was the sentence Deborah had to hear coming out of her mother’s mouth night after night at the dinner table. The thing was, Ruth lived at home with her daughter and her family. […]

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Alzheimer's: Understanding Wandering

Alzheimer’s: Understanding Wandering
By Angie McClure, The Views, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Alzheimer’s causes disorientation, which can lead to wandering. According to statistics from Alzheimer’s Association, more than 60% of people who have Alzheimer’s wander at some point. Often the individual is: […]

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Mom has Alzheimer’s. Now What?

Mom has Alzheimer’s. Now What?

Home Instead Senior Care offers World-Class Training for Family Caregivers & Loved Ones

Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Now what? More and more families and loved ones will be asking themselves this same question. Currently in America one in eight seniors over the age of 65 is living with Alzheimer’s disease, and nearly half of individuals 85 and older have Alzheimer’s.* […]

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The Palisades at Broadmoor on the walk to end Alzheimer's – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

By Jenna Fariss, The Palisades at Broadmoor Park Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
It was a beautiful, September morning in Colorado Springs and the sun was hitting Pike’s Peak as it glowed over America the Beautiful Park. As you looked around, you could see brightly colored tee-shirts representing organizations supporting the cause. […]

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Chet Harrell from the Alzheimer's Association on the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease on Oct. 15 – LIVING WELL Magazine

2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease

By Chet Harrell, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

On October 15, 2011 hundreds of Northshore residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In 2010 the Northshore Walk raised nearly $54,000, contributing to more than $42.2 million raised by participants nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer’s. […]