SECOND OPINION | Alzheimer’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Journey

July 11th, 2010

PBS airdate: Check local listings. www.pbs.org A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. Caregiving issues surrounding a person with a cognitive disease are unique, and planning for decline in health is critical for the caregiver.

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Jan’s Story: Love lost to the long goodbye of Alzheimer’s.

May 31st, 2010

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, Jan’s Story is a gift to other families dealing with younger onset Alzheimer’s, not because their challenges and decisions will exactly mirror Barry’s and Jan’s, but because they will know that they’re not alone.

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Alzheimer’s Disease (Part 1 of 2)

May 21st, 2010

A brief look at what caregivers go through when dealing with Alzheimer’s disease! Made by Ryan Pfleger at the Brooks Institute of Photography. www.ryanpfleger.com for more info & better quality

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Grace: the Path of Alzheimer’s Disease

May 4th, 2010

Excerpts from the nationally acclaimed film “Grace” show the progression of Alzheimer’s disease as Grace tries to remember the words to her favorite song.

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Alzheimer’s Association Education Video

April 17th, 2010

Do you know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Are you aware of the plight of caregivers — the friends and loved ones who care for Alzheimer’s patients? These topics and more are covered in this presentation created by J-NEX Media for the Alzhemer’s Association. For more information, please go to www.alzla.org.

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