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Treating Dogs With Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease is found in dogs as well as in humans. In previous blog posts, I talked more about the problem as well as the symptoms to look for in your dog to determine if he is just getting older or if he has Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome/ Alzheimer’s Disease.
If you are seeing the behaviors in [...]

Does MY Dog Have Alzheimer’s Disease?

In a study still going on at the University of California-Berkeley, they have seen 62 percent of dogs 11 - 16 years old demonstrating one or more signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, similar to Alzheimer’s Disease.
I’m sure you’re wondering how to find out if your dog is showing signs of CDS or if he is [...]

What’s New with Alzheimer’s in the Family?

Our June monthly free telephone support call is June 14, 2010.
This is actually Flag Day in the United States!
Our call is at 8:30 pm Eastern time.

Fun to be interviewed today by Life Coach Karin Lingerfelt about what is going on with Alzheimer’s in the Family!

Pets can be amazing therapy!

Pets can be amazing therapy for all of us, whether we are in a care center or just living the ups and downs of life. Today was my rescue Shih Tzu’s first grooming appointment.
He had a history of neglect and who knows what else.

He likes to hide in safe little corners.
We’ve been taking [...]

March Free Gathering Call

Our call this month is on the third Monday, March 15th due to my
family visiting Phoenix for my Mom’s memorial on March 6th.
Some family was still here Monday.
It’s a time for those of you involved in Alzheimer’s caregiving to
share experiences and offer suggestions for problems others may be
having.
Come with any questions, concerns, and suggestions for [...]