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Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s: Does It Matter What You Say?
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mpratt
I have heard from a few people with relatives in the last stages of Alzheimer’s, and some have asked, “Does it matter what you say?” This seems to come up especially with regard to general conversation and prayer: With the person they knew slipping away more and more, did it really matter if the caregiver/loved…
Alzheimer’s Disease: You, an Advocate?
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mpratt
Before this year, I have to admit that being an advocate for Alzheimer’s disease was not on my list of things to do. I was aware of the disease, had written a few columns about it, and had known people with it, including the mother of some neighbors of mine. I knew (or thought I…
As We Begin National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
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mpratt
Alzheimer’s disease has touched several people close to me, and as November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, I would like to post several blogs about various aspects of this difficult health challenge. Already on the Beliefnet site are several pieces that I’ve put together that give an overview of the disease (“Alzheimer’s Disease Myths and Facts) ,…
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