Yes, Howard, my husband and I also watched most of it (came in a little
late).  We also were very excited about the possible new therapy, but got
confused toward the end of the segment on that because it almost sounded at
the end that it was not a therapy but just something that would allow
researchers to see if there were plaques and tangles in someone's brain
while they are still alive.

The Forgetting was followed on our local PBS channel by an half-hour show
that was an exchange between 4 "experts" on Alzheimers, one of whom was
David Shenk himself.  The audience, who got to ask questions, included
people from the families that were highlighted in The Forgetting.

It will supposedly be rebroadcast during the next week on the Sattelite TV
service we have, so I'm hoping that I get to see the whole thing this time.

-Jennie

Alzheimer's disease Insight:
Taken from "Alzheimer's Tips Revealed," a practical e-book
which will enable you to become a successful caregiver in the 21st century

How do I explain Alzheimer's disease to my children and grandchildren?

Here is some practical advice on how to tell children and neighbors about
Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss:

*Once overcome your own denial, you will you feel more comfortable sharing
information about Alzheimer's disease with friends, neighbors, children,
grandchildren or your extended family.

*As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the grandchildren may notice changes in
their grandparent's personality. They may hear Grandpa or Grandma becoming
repetitive, forgetful, short tempered and even more distant.

*Explain that Grandpa or Grandma has an illness, which is causing him/ her
to act differently from the past. Let them know that the disease affects the
brain and causes him/her to say and do things, which he/she does not mean to
do.

* Reassure them that they are not causing this behavior.

*Tell then that their grandparent still loves them regardless of what he/she
may say.

* Remind them that although it may look like their grandparent is getting
better one day, he/she may appear to be getting worse another day.

Today, there is no cure for the progressively debilitating condition called
Alzheimer's disease. Acceptance and inner peace is truly attainable. Begin
your journey to acceptance and inner peace by sharing your insight and
thoughts about Alzheimer's disease with others. Through discussions, insight
from books or through your own actions, you will be concurrently helping
yourself and others!

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