Category Archives: Alzheimer’s
Letter to Congressman MacArthur
Hello Congressman MacArthur, My name is Jeff Borghoff. I live in Forked River, NJ in Ocean County. I’m 52 years old and I have younger-onset / early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Since my diagnosis, in March of 2016, I have been … Continue reading
Flying Numbers
I try to remain as independent as possible even though I can’t drive and need people to drive me places. Next week my wife and I have the pleasure of being the guests of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Leadership Summit
The following is the transcript from my speech that was presented at the final general session on Saturday January, 28 2017 to the Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Leadership Summit. Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak with … Continue reading
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PBS Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts
Today I had the privilege to watch a preview screening of PBS’s “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts.” It is a factual and heart wrenching documentary of the Alzheimer’s epidemic in our country. For myself, a person living with Alzheimer’s, I am … Continue reading
Season of Joy Living with Alzheimer’s
This is my original edited for space that was posted on Alz.org. I’m very thankful to the Alzheimer’s Association for their posting and the broad awareness and support. I was asked by several of my friends living with dementia to … Continue reading
Purple Dreams
I would hardly ever dream, at least I very rarely remembered my dreams. Since my Alzheimer’s diagnosis I’ve been dreaming frequently and vividly. I take Donepezil (also known by the brand name Aricept) as a treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. According … Continue reading
Political Alzheimer’s
I grew up with my father telling me voting is a privilege that is earned and if I care about this country I will vote. He never told me how to vote, only that it’s a civic duty and that if … Continue reading
To Drive Or Not To Drive
For a person newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, especially a person with Early-Stage or younger onset, the topic of whether or not to drive can be a very hard one to work through. Alzheimer’s disease can effect our balance, motor skills, … Continue reading
Caregiver Task Force: Assembly, No. 1463 – Thank You
Dear Assemblywoman Lampitt, Mosquera, Huttle, Pinkin and Assemblymen Danielsen and Eustace, + I’m Including Assemblywoman Gove and Assemblymen Rumpf, Wolfe, McGuckin, Dancer, Clifton, Kean and Rible as they represent Ocean County where I live. My name is Jeff Borghoff. I … Continue reading
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