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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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The beginning of Alzheimer's disease – Home Care Resources for LIVING WELL Magazine

Something Has Changed
By Joyce Guyett, Home Care Resources, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
You have finally come to the conclusion that you just can’t ignore what is happening in a loved one’s life. At first you joked and made light of your loved ones unusual forgetfulness, getting lost and some confusion. Surely, some of this is normal behavior that comes with age; I, myself, many years younger, have experienced some of these things. […]

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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. […]

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New LifeStyles on senior residences and care options – LIVING WELL Magazine

Excuses are easy, change is tough – Make the right choice

By Doug Fusella, New LifeStyles, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Every day, we wake to a day full of decisions and responsibilities. These can range from changing a light bulb to making decisions about the well being of you or a loved one. While the ramifications of making excuses to put the changing of the light bulb off for a few days are minor, the consequences of putting off decisions regarding housing or care needs can be far reaching. […]