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Bowled Over
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Emily
Hello, hello! I’m up pretty late for a sick kid so I’ll try to keep this quick. The movies didn’t really work out – we went to the mall and missed not one, but two! showings. We ended up being at the mall for two fruitless hours, we walked around a bit and had a long chat on a bench.I was actually glad we missed the secon ...
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Study of 3,000 hospitals shows little benefit from EMRs
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Shahid N. Shah

This week The New York Times reported in Little Benefit Seen, So Far, in Electronic Patient Records that:The nation is set to begin an ambitious program, backed by $19 billion in government incentives, to accelerate the adoption of computerized patient records in doctors’ offices and hospitals, replacing ink and paper. There is wide agreement ...
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Oh the Goodies…
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trying.to.heal
Sorry I left you after Thursday…things got a little crazy!Lets start with Friday night shall we? I headed off to my brothers apartment with a dish that I knew I would be able to eat, and knowing full well that most things at their Thanksgiving Party would be very “ college-oriented,” if you know what I mean (ie out of a box or b ...
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Early Signs of Dementia are Hard to Detect (Alzheimer's)
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Bob DeMarco
Looking back, there is little doubt in my mind I should have realized my mother was suffering from dementia sooner. Unfortunately, I didn't have the proper education, information, or frame of reference.Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading Room Editor Most people tend to ignore the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia believing they are simpl ...
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Alzheimer's Patients Respond to Dolls
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Bob DeMarco
This is a wonderful idea and I am sure others would be interested in following their lead. ...the daughter felt sad and "shook up" when leaving St. Elizabeth's after a visit. "After we gave her the baby doll, I never felt sad again when I left," she said. "So it was very liberating for me......" Two Catonsville mothers ...
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Alzheimer's Care 8 Tips for a Great Holiday Season
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Bob DeMarco
The holidays will be here before we know it. When you are a caregiver of a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s, the holiday season can be overwhelming. A little understanding and preparation can make the holiday season enjoyable and special..... Here are some tips to make the holidays great! By Angil TarachAlzheimer's Reading Room1.Involve your ...
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Day 2, Part 2: Foodbuzz Blogger Festival
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Kelly
And now for the second half of day two at Foodbuzz Blogger Festival: It’s been almost two weeks since the end of the festival. I’m glad I waited to write this post because writing about it is like reliving it and it can feel like once the post is written the reminiscing is over. To quickly remind you of what had happened up till this ...
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Today I’ve been. . .
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Roni N.
. . . a caregiver to my little man. He hasn’t been been feeling well so we camped out at home all day.. . . a bottomless pit. Note sure what’s up with me the last couple of days. I swear I could just eat and eat and eat and it has nothing to do with hunger. It’s just a desire to consume even when I’m quite full. . . . an Ike ...
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