Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →