See how a pioneer ‘buddy’ program at Northwestern University pairs medical students with Alzheimer’s patients. Watch a doctor-to-be gain unique perspective from his ‘buddy’ with Alzheimer’s. See how the ‘buddies’ stay socially engaged and active.
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
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I was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at the age of 54. I was working as a Marketing Specialist and began struggling with familiar tasks. I became a patient at Northwestern and joined a support group. I joined the "buddy" program and was so thankful for this program. My buddy was a Medical student and she became my friend and part of my family. I am sure that without that support I would not have adjusted to this diagnosis without the group and my "buddy"! I have remained active in the Alzheimer's Association. They are there for you in many ways…..including an excellent website!
Thank you for sharing your story Pati Hoffman. I am trying to learn more about dementia and Alzheimer's in order to help my mom right now, but your comments inspire me to not be more courageous and not so afraid in the future years ahead of me. God Bless you Pati for your inspiration and your posting to help us all.
Sorry, I meant "be more courageous, and not so afraid" XO