Category Archives: Alzheimer’s Association

My Friend Suzette Armijo on ABC… “Early Burdens: Eldercare Falls on Young Shoulders”

I’ve known Suzette Armijo  for over a year now…. we met through the Alzheimer’s Association and YAAA! or Young Adults for Alzheimer’s Awareness…. Suzette is the primary caregiver for her grandmother who has Alzheimer’s. She’s also the mother of a … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Documentary Sheds Light on Disease… OR You’re Looking At Me Like I Live Here And I Don’t

Media often plays it soft when it comes to the portrayal of Alzhemier’s disease on TV shows, in the news or in movies………..… that is, they skirt around the complexities surrounding the disease, the emotions, the financial implications, the long-term … Continue reading

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The Moment I Knew………. The Moment I Entered Denial

Some exciting news came in the mail today…………………………. my contributor’s copy of the new book, THE MOMENT by Larry Smith of Smith Magazine (finally!) arrived. Over a year ago, Larry asked me to contribute something to this wonderful project he … Continue reading

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