An 87 year-old Texas woman bravely faced Alzheimer’s disease by her husband’s side. She now runs a support group sharing her wisdom and coping strategies with other families.

As the Cookie Crumbles – Alzheimer’s disease using Multiple Sensory Interaction This is a short story of how to connect with an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. It shows how to use multiple sensory interactions to connect. Now updated – original was posted June 06, 2010 Prior 22 views

Alzheimer’s Disease is progressive, which means it gets worse as time goes by.

If a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, it may help to know what to expect as the disease progresses.

aarp.us “Because Alzheimer’s decimates memory, I wanted to do a piece that’s about remembrance – that’s really a tribute to memory.” Men and women with Alzheimer’s disease, photographed with pictures of their former selves. Segal comments on the projects. Photos and commentary: Gregg Segal Design: Alice Kreit

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discussed the health risks for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease.

Part 2 in the short film series by Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Danny George, authors of The Myth of Alzheimer’s www.themythofalzheimers.com.

I am so excited to share with you another ditty of my Mother in her end stages of Alzheimer’s and the possibilities of connections. I was blessed to have come into my life a woman by the name of Melissa Hirokawa, the owner of Living Spirit Therapy and a board-certified music therapist. Melissa took time to show me her wears as a professional, and even with my Mother in her end stages of Alzheimer’s, she was able to bring Mom out of her shell and bring my her Joy. Melissa is not only a Music Therapist but a speaker who presents locally and nationally on the many benefits of music therapy with the elderly and those with medical issues. Informational and experiential presentations include music therapy with specific populations such as dementia, stroke, fibromyalgia, hospice and palliative care, and intergenerational programming among others. Melissa is also available for self-care workshops for family members and long-term care and medical staff. Here is a link to Melissa’s business Living Spirit Therapy www.livingspirittherapy.com

The effect on an entire family, when one of its members is afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen shares his journey into life as a caregiver to his wife, Jan, diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at fifty-five. An intimate and courageously honest memoir about devastating loss, enduring love, and finding strength to carry on. (Video edited by Erick Petersen)