Thought of the Week: Loving Deeply
October 22, 2023
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. (Lao Tzu)
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Thought of the Week: We Are Made Kind
October 15, 2023
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Kindness can become its own motive.We are made kind by being kind. (Eric Hoffer)
Gene Allele DR4 Fends off Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s
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Vegetarian Stroke Risk
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“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son
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Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?
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Alzheimer’s in 6 Stages – Teepa Snow
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TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
Worried About Alzheimer’s? Virtual Memory Screenings Are Free.
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.
Thought of the Week: Live. Now.
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You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when.You only get to choose how you’re going to live. Now.
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