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If Alzheimer's Could Talk

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:20:00 -0100

While being Mama's caregiver, there were alot of things she had done that was so unbearable to believe. I visited so many websites and read many stories of Alzheimer's as to find out this disease basically ruled our loved one's life at such a devastating point to where we were all in the same situation. Never had I felt so alone in my life as to when I had to take care of her.

What To Do When You Think Its Alzheimers

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 20:10:00 -0100

On September 28, 2005, Barb spoke with Dr. James Griffin, KEOM 88.5 FM Station Director, about what to do when you suspect a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease, as well as things to do after the diagnosis is confirmed. This is the script of that interview. These segments are occasionally featured during the five minute, daily Community Focus segments.

Memory Changes with Age: What's Normal and What's Not

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 06:50:00 -0100

This article is about distinguishing between the normal memory changes that accompany aging, and abnormal memory changes that signal problems.

Seek an Early Diagnosis

Fri, 30 May 2003 06:20:00 -0100

For the wellbeing of family and patient, it is essential to seek an early diagnosis...

Alzheimer's Disease: Through the Veil of Silence

Thu, 29 May 2003 09:50:00 -0100

Perhaps we assume too much when we assume that there is no meaning behind the disease we have come to know as Alzheimer's Disease. Perhaps there is something for us to learn as we care for those who are afflicted with this sad disease.

Mood Changes and Dementia

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 02:50:00 -0100

"...Trying to help care for a parent who is showing uncharacteristic mood swings or angry outbursts can be difficult under the best of circumstances. " Recorded live at the KEOM 88.5FM, Mesquite Schools Radio studios, this segment of the Community Focus program looks at mood swings and angry behavior. You can read the script by clicking READ MORE.

A Nurse's Poem

Mon, 02 Dec 2002 07:50:00 -0100

A beautiful poem, we understand by a nurse named Becky Peterson, worthy of passing on.

Behavioral Changes

Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:00:00 -0100

This article is a script from an interview we did on behavioral changes. The interview was in 2001 with Dr. James Griffin, Station Director of KEOM 88.5FM, Mesquite Schools Radio. At that time we participated once a month in their Community Focus segment.