Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

Outcomes of Alzheimer’s Treatment: What Can We Strive For?

There is very little we can do to treat Alzheimer’s Disease.  Modern medicine currently has no path to eradicate Alzheimer’s from the body.  However, there are many ways we can treat people with Alzheimer’s. We do have the means to bring joy, love, and … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Life is Found in Caring

An editorial in The Florida Times-Union warns that the US is on a track to spend $40 trillion on Alzheimer’s care in the next 40 years.  Are there a solutions to this problem? Yes, there are solutions.  These require new … Continue reading

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Joy: The Antidote to Misery and Suffering

To pursue joy is not to whitewash the challenges and sadness of life. Sadness, fear, and challenges are very real experiences.  These experiences distract us from the joys of life and it is critical to the happiness of everyone to … Continue reading

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Beautiful Mortality! A Letter to Those With Alzheimer’s

My Dear Friend, Great sadness and disappointment are born of hope and attachment to a future that never was and never will be.  Waiting for joy in the future or looking for joy in the past denies us of the … Continue reading

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Joy: The Primary Focus of Care

I assert that love, joy, and companionship are the fundamental requirements of Alzheimer’s care.  Any other care that may be regulated and enforced to ensure physical health and safety should be delivered in the context of ensuring the presence of … Continue reading

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The Upward Spiral of Joy

Today has everything the world offers.  Look no further for your next action or your next joy.  The door to the world of joy is open today. Beware expectations of the future.  We have only today.  Today the world turns.  … Continue reading

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Hiring Friendship in a Care Home

Are you happy with all the caregivers at a facility where a loved one lives? The job descriptions of caregivers do not say “friend”.  So, don’t expect it.  Their performance is not evaluated on their friendship.  So, don’t expect it.  … Continue reading

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Friendship – the Vehicle of Joy

What can make the difference in caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease? Friendship. When caregivers and those with Alzheimer’s are friends, they are watching out for each other.  A friend does not miss an upset and can enter your world … Continue reading

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Frail and Laughing

Carl’s time in his body is nearing completion.  His weight continues to drop from about 230 lbs. a year ago to about 170 lbs. today.  His body is bony.  He is stooped over when sitting and when standing or shuffling … Continue reading

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The Glory of Friendship

Your friend is feeling down, so you visit to lift her spirits. You give your friend a gift and they are emotionally moved. You’re making a difference in each others’ lives. Continue reading

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