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) New program helps patients, loved ones deal with Alzheimer's disease
The three-part series, open to people who have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia and their caregivers, begins Sept. 23 at Weymouth Senior Center. Advance registration is required by calling 781-682-3816.Bernadette Graycar, outreach worker at Weymouth Elder Services, said the program is free, but both the caregiver and person with memory loss must attend. The monthly support group begins in November and runs through June. It is sponsored by Weymouth Elder Services, the Norwell VNA and Hospice and The Visiting Angels Home Care of Marshfield. The Weymouth Rotary Club is funding it.
"One of the nicest things for my mother is she was able to help the others," Byorkman said. Sanchez graduated in 1958 from the Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing. More>>
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) Jane Sprunt Meiling
Jane Sprunt Meiling beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away September 11, 2009 from complications of Alzheimer's. She was well known for her kindness, charity, and concern for others over self. Her radiant smile was always with her even until the end. Jane was born June 1, 1937 to William Handy Sprunt and Clarissa Olive Scofield. Jane and her twin sister, Jean, were the youngest of five children. Jane graduated from East High School in 1955 and the University of Utah in 1959 with a BS degree in Political Science. While at the University she was a member of Chi Omega, Spurs, and Cwean. After graduation, Jane worked at the LDS Church as a legal secretary. She married Gerald Meiling on July 20, 1962 in the LDS Logan temple. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jane served in every auxiliary of the church but was best known for her service to the youth. More>> - (
) World roundup: Terry Pratchett, Margaret Atwood & Khaled Hosseini
He announced last year that he has early onset Alzheimer's.Margaret Atwood has pulled out of the Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature after the Dubai-based fair pulled a book that refers to a gay relationship, British papers report. Penguin planned to launch Geraldine Bedell's The Gulf Between Us at this month's fair, but was told to cancel those plans because the book was not expected to get past censors. Bedell has blogged for the Guardian, criticizing the decision.
Who's the hottest writer in the Netherlands? Khaled Hosseini, with two of the three best-selling books in 2008, according to the Literary Saloon. Here's the top three -- have fun deciphering the Dutch tiltles: 1. More>>
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) Senior news
Nearly half of people older than 85 develop Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The Alzheimer's Association offers programs and lists the 10 warning signs. Find out more by attending the educational program Understanding Memory Loss conducted by the Alzheimer's Association from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 29 at Fishkill Senior Friendship Center, First Reformed Church of Fishkill, 1153 Main St., Fishkill. The program will be followed by lunch. Reservations are required. Call the Fishkill Friendship Center to register for the talk and/or lunch at 845-896-4914. . More>> - (
) Officials welcome new nursing home in Chatham
Smith/Packett's long-range plans include 50 independent living apartments and a 52-bed assisted-living wing for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.Administrator Ken Kalill and admissions and marketing director Jayne Powers said the nursing home is looking forward to being a part of the community, and is interested in working with volunteers, churches and community groups.A community open house and ice cream social will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Potential residents can find out more about the nursing home or schedule a tour by calling Powers or Kalill at 432-0471.tim.davis@chathamstartribune.com(434) 432-2791 . More>>