The latest evidence appears to indicate that head injuries during football playing and practice result in dementia and death even in younger football players in their 40s, not just the older ones.  Check out Football’s Hard Hits at Alzheimer’s Weekly for a video interview and article o...

I’ve shared occasionally arts and crafts ideas from the Arts Bloggers.  We are a group who put together some of our favorite posts each week to share with others.  Often Alzheimer’s patients like to be involved in crafts.  Also, caregivers find them relaxing and inspirational. The Art...

THURSDAY THIRTEEN   Often it’s difficult to think of gifts for the Alzheimer’s patient.  Also, it depends on which stage they’re at in their illness…whether they recognize or remember.  Below is a list of suggestions.  Some may entertain and bring comfort.  Others may simply make caring...

Thanks to Mary Emma Allen for guest posting on Blog Fabulous. Mary Emma Allen writes four blogs for b5media: Alzheimer’s Notes Quilting and Patchwork, Home Biz Notes , and One Book Two Book. “Setting my kids up for Alzheimer’s! No way! I’m a good mom,” you exclaim. R...

AlzheimersNotes.com What recreational activities or hobbies are you involved in  this summer with your Alzheimer’s patient (parent, spouse, or relative)?  Do you have special projects you do together?  If you have children in the home, too,  you’ll be looking for activities they can...

Hard to believe but it’s time again for another ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ carnival. So send on in your submissions in the next couple of days and we will have the carnival up for your reading pleasure on the 20th of June. Here’s all the rules and regulations… - only one sub...

AlzheimersNotes.com  This week we feature Hollywood celebrities and others who have suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.  They and their families have been gracious enough to make their illness public and encourage others who are experiencing this situation.  Then we know we’re not alon...