Struggling with Alzheimer's Disease

Many families struggle with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. It is not just getting old that causes dementia. The mind just isn't working properly. While scientists work to find a cure, families need to better understand the disease and how to help their loved ones.

ChangingAging.org compiled some noteworthy resources, including the Alzheimer's Association.

They also recommend The Myth of Alzheimers:

"Perhaps the most profound website challenging the conventions of Alzheimer’s disease is TheMythofAlzheimers.com — “What you aren’t being told about today’s most dreaded diagnosis.”

The Myth of Alzheimer’s is a bold and direct challenge to the multi-billion dollar juggernaut that is the status quo of Alzheimer’s thinking, marketing and research. It’s an alternative approach seeking to humanize the way we think about brain aging and strengthen the care and solidarity provided to people affected by memory loss."

Community Fairs - Financial Assistance and Law Day

Many community organizations provide information and assistance for older adults, their family members, and other informal care partners. The Baltimore CASH Campaign is sponsoring Money Power Day 2011 this Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 9 am - 3 pm at Poly-Western High School (1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore)

Money Power Day is a FREE annual event providing Baltimore area residents and workers with quality financial services including:

• Free tax preparation


• Free credit reports and credit counseling


• Customized financial planning


• Housing counseling


• Screening for public benefits


• Financial programs for youth.

The Bar Association of Baltimore City is holding its 20th Annual Law Day for Seniors program on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the Edward F. Borgerding District Court Building, 5800 Wabash Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. As in past years, the purpose of Law Day 2011 is to educate seniors, their families, and caregivers about available community resources and legal issues affecting the elderly. If you have any questions or need additional information about the event, please contact Jacqueline A. Jones, Paralegal, at 410-396-5278.