tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691272224916377155.post5324368679187563521..comments2023-04-30T15:50:11.586-07:00Comments on Moving In With Dementia: Bloggers Make a DifferenceRev. Katie Norrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02287879898436693836noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691272224916377155.post-86331022475704316982011-08-15T08:01:54.879-07:002011-08-15T08:01:54.879-07:00While little can be done to improve dementia in th...While little can be done to improve dementia in those who suffer, family members who find emotional distress in the hardship of Alzheimer Disease can <a href="http://www.callfortherapy.com" rel="nofollow">call for therapy</a> to find better methods of coping.Blog Specialisthttp://callfortherapy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691272224916377155.post-3808047888684295272010-12-01T21:53:03.224-08:002010-12-01T21:53:03.224-08:00Hi Doc,
I hope dementia does not enter your househ...Hi Doc,<br />I hope dementia does not enter your household. I am hoping though that we can all support each other with whatever comes our way. The loss of memories is hard. Even before my Mom got this disease, I had made scrapbooks and other artwork for people with dementia to help them remember family members. There are many different ways to try and keep memories alive for as long as possible.<br /><br />Blessings to you and your family,<br /><br />Rev. KatieRev. Katie Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287879898436693836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691272224916377155.post-62421824478888790552010-11-24T06:57:26.007-08:002010-11-24T06:57:26.007-08:00Dementia, via Parkinson's, is a worry in our h...Dementia, via Parkinson's, is a worry in our household. Not yet a preoccupation, yet. Thank God. Someone I read recently mentioned the loneliness that is occasioned by the growing absence of shared memories. If it comes, it will be hard.Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691272224916377155.post-79234649173073449472010-11-23T07:31:20.909-08:002010-11-23T07:31:20.909-08:00Hi Camilla,
I enjoyed reading your blog. My Dad an...Hi Camilla,<br />I enjoyed reading your blog. My Dad and husband are both cyclists, I ride with them as well sometimes. My Dad rode in the Alzheimer's Breakthrough Ride here in the US. I mentioned it in some of my previous posts. <br /><br />Your ride is a great idea and I look forward to supporting you and reading about your training. <br /><br />We can spread the news about each other's blogs and raise more awareness and funds for Alzheimer's at the same time. :-)<br /><br />I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. It sounds like he had similar struggles as my Mom, with the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's combined. Did you know cycling is a treatment to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's? We have a tandem bike on a trainer set up for my Mom to ride inside with one of us for treatment. <br /><br />Thanks for what you are doing and I will spread the word!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Rev. KatieRev. Katie Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287879898436693836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691272224916377155.post-1975400189628104362010-11-23T06:39:43.457-08:002010-11-23T06:39:43.457-08:00Dear Rev. Katie,
I am the very happy and proud ow...Dear Rev. Katie,<br /><br />I am the very happy and proud owner of one of Kelly's Wear the Lilac necklaces! She does a great job raising funds for Alzheimer's research and promoting Alzheimer's awareness. <br /><br />I was inspired by what she was doing with her jewellery, so I thought I'd like to do something to help raise funds too. I am not a crafty sort of person, but I am a keen cyclist, so I decided I would ride up Mont Ventoux for Alzheimer's research, both in honour of Sir Terry, and in memory of my Grandfather, David Sommerville, who passed away in 2003 after more than ten years with Alzheimer's disease. I plan to do that on 25 May 2011. If you'd like to know more about it, my blog is at http://lilactoventoux.livejournal.com/<br /><br />If you wouldn't mind, I'd also like to spread the news about your blog. <br /><br />All the best to you and your family,<br /><br />Camilla<br />Lilac to VentouxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com