Wendy Gammon, M.A., M.Ed.'s Page

I have been most fortunate in my lifetime to have studied and lived in a few different countries and traveled throughout Europe, the (then) Soviet Union and parts of North Africa. This afforded me the opportunity to observe different family structures and especially observed different ways cultures treat their elderly. As we have been focused on Alzheimer's in our WEGO group, I wanted to dig deeper and learn how other cultures perceive and manage dementia in the family unit.

Because we have suc… Continue

Many of us are energized by the approaching elections. An admitted political junkie, I set out to clarify what each presidential candidate is pledging to the Alzheimer’s community.

Eric J. Hall of Alzheimer’s Foundation of America met this summer with domestic policy staff from the McCain and Obama campaigns. In his article on Health Central, Hall challenged the incoming administration to take steps toward earlier diagnosis and treatment; to enhance better long-term care; to create better quali… Continue

If you read my last blog, you will know that in addition to getting a newsletter out to those of you interested in Alzheimer's news and resources, I would also like to create some "webinars" for you. These are seminars you can tune into right over a cup of tea and the internet in the warmth and comfort of your home base! Each webinar focuses on one topic, so those of you with interest in a specific area can get information you need by participating. To that end, we at Wego are reaching out to yo… Continue

Many of you have joined WEGO Health’s Alzheimer’s Disease Community seeking resources, reassurance and hope from other caregivers, patients and advocates. I’m here in the midst of it all, listening to your concerns and questions, and helping point you in the right direction.

My involvement with Alzheimer’s is painted with a broad brush. As a medical educator, I’m continually tracking the latest advances in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment. There’s so much going on, from Capital Hill proceedi… Continue

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