The New Year
for me began by saying goodbye to a friend -- see post below. It was a hard day for me. Someone just a year older than I succumbing to Alzheimer's. A beautiful tribute was given to him on Saturday and I am certainly proud to have known him.
I love catching up with old friends and the holidays are always a good time to do that. I love getting everyone's Christmas photos and (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - January 6, 2014 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Happy New Year
I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. I know in my head I have been posting as I have kept thinking of things I wanted to say. So, here goes........
The last few weeks have seen loved ones pass away, loved ones moving on to a different city, and old friends reuniting. It's a mixed bag of feelings. Word came this week to me that a friend in Atlanta had passed away from (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - January 1, 2014 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Cake Pops and Bakerella
Today I got to meet the talented lady behind "Cake Pops". She does some amazing things with cake and when I grow up I want to be her! She made a stop today at the UGA bookstore and did a book signing. Her books about Cake Pops and Holiday Cake Pops can be purchased through Amazon or at your local Barnes and Noble.
I wish I had the patience to decorate these little nuggets like she does, but (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - December 7, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
I know I have been a little MIA lately. Lots of things going on and not able to get my thoughts together like I want to.
I haven't taken the opportunity to thank everyone who donated to the Walk To End Alzheimer's. And, those on my team that raised so much money. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for helping fight the fight.
Tomorrow will be a day filled with family, fun and laughter. We (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - November 27, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Superman
This past weekend we went to a musical that the Atlanta Bar Association put on. It was a fundraiser and we enjoyed the talent. Our son was Superman -- a "Super Lawyer" in the show. It was lots of fun and a good time. (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - November 12, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Friends that are like me
I have two friends in particular that are a lot like me -- maybe that is why we are friends! Anyway, it is not uncommon for us to buy the same presents for each other on special occasions. And, when shopping for these two friends, I know that what I like, they will like.
I met with one of these friends this week for a belated birthday celebration for me. This friend is always dressed (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - November 7, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Still Alice the movie
I am so happy that my friend Lisa Genova's book, Still Alice is being made into a movie. filming begins in February and Julianne Moore has been tapped to play Alice. I am so excited for Lisa. If you haven't read Still Alice, you need to TODAY! It is a fiction book about a young Harvard professor that is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Lisa and I did not know each other at the time she wrote (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - November 6, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Corn Maze
Check this one off of my bucket list -- Thanks to my friend Sandi! (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - October 30, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
When to Tell and When Not To Tell
Over the last six months or so, I have come into contact with a whole new set of people by joining a new organization. And, having found myself in a social situation with many of these people, I never know if it is appropriate to share my Alzheimer's diagnosis with them or not. I see no reason to, until an opportunity arises. However, on several occasions, that opportunity passed and then I (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - October 30, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Thank you
To Dr. Anne Glass at UGA -- for having me talk to her Gerontology class again this semester. It's always a joy to talk with her students.
And, a big thank you to my friends John and Shirley, for inviting me to Lanier Village Estates last night. There was a great crowd there for my presentation, and it was topped off with a delicious meal. I really appreciated this opportunity to meet some new (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - October 26, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
This week
Last week I was in New York City. Since I have been to NYC so many times I am pretty comfortable. Although the crowds still get to me. I had a little breakdown on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. The people, the noise were just too confusing to me.
I wasn't on my own too much while in the city. But one of the problems I have chronicled here is having a problem crossing the streets. The (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - October 21, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
New York city
I am in NYC this week. I just found out the the ice rink at Rockefeller Center opened today! I am so excited --- I love ice skating and I can't wait to get to the rink. (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - October 13, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Birthday perks
Next week is my birthday and my dear friends, Suzanne and Joe took my fishing for a birthday present. With the help of our friend William, we went to Lake Russell and caught some fish. My friend Suzanne caught the first "big" fish -- a 23+lb. hybrid bass. That was a great catch.
Suzanne and William with her prize catch
Then I caught a large mouth bass
Then Suzanne and I (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - October 5, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
"Gone but not forgotten"
My mind is doing crazy things lately and that is why I haven't posted. I thought the topic of this post was funny -- go figure. I'm working on several projects right now that require writing and I am struggling big time. I have all these thoughts going through my head and if I could put them together I would have a great story! Maybe I need an editor. I know a few but they are busy.
I have (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - September 24, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Awareness Month
started yesterday -- during the whole month of September you will be seeing lots of things about Alzheimer's in the media. Starting on the 3rd there will be a series by Maria Shriver on NBC's Today Show. Katie Couric will be opening her season with a special program on memory and Alzheimer's.
Here is a link to another article on the following websites.....Clinical Geriatrics and Annals of (Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog)
Source: Dealing with Alzheimer's Blog - September 2, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Kris Source Type: blogs
