Alzheimer's Blog:

Well I am pleased to announce that I have a speaking engagement on Monday, July 12 here in Sunny AZ. I will be at Willow brook United Methodist Church - 19390 N 99th ave in Sun City, AZ. It will be at 10:00 AM in the Chapel.

Remember that we don't pick to have Alzheimer's. It is a brain disorder that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies, or social life. Alzheimer's gets worse over time. Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. An early stage of Alzheimer's disease appears when problems arise with memory, thinking, and concentration. The term early onset refers to Alzheimer's that occurs in a person under the age of 65 yrs old. Experts say that some 500,000 people in their 30's, 40's and 50's have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

The newest Alzheimer's Book out is called Jan's Story Love Lost to the Long Goodbye of Alzheimer's. It is written by Acclaimed CBS News Reporter Barry Peterson. His lovely healthy wife at age 55 has Alzheimer's.

The greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer's is increasing age. But another risk factor is family history. Research has shown those who have had a parent, brother, or sister with Alzheimer's are more likely to develop Alzheimer's.

If you are in the area on Monday, come by and say HI!!

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com