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8 A Day Out
Being a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient does
not mean you have to stay home all the time.
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10 Wandering Away
Wandering is a major problem for Alzheimer’s
patients, but there are steps you can take to help
make sure it doesn’t happen to your loved one.
13 Melodies of Lost Memories
Two songwriters from very different backgrounds
have composed songs as tributes to the impact
Alzheimer’s has had on their lives.
15 Caregivers: A Growing Population
with Growing Needs
New research shows how the caregiver population
in the U.S. is changing, and how it isn’t.
18 Tracie Thoms: Keeping Alzheimer’s
in the Spotlight
Singer and actress Tracie Thoms is passionate
about her career, but she is just as vocal in her
support of Alzheimer’s research.
30 Let Me Tell You a Story …
Reading aloud is a fun activity you can share
with your loved one.
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