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Those who are afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers typically occupy the spotlight throughout the disease's course; however, children are often left in the dark wondering what in the world is happening to grandma or grandpa. As we already know, Alzheimer's is a complicated condition, something we are unsure of ourselves. For a child, the disease is a labyrinth of unanswered questions.

Mayo clinic has offered a helping hand to parents already dealing with an Alzheimer's patient… Continue

As some have already noted, I have previously posted a few bits regarding a Lyme documentary featuring my younger sister, Marlena, called Under Our Skin. The film company responsible for the feature is Open Eye Pictures, a group of talented directors, producers, film technicians and editors devoted to making a difference globally with their creative skills. At this very moment, Open Eye pictures is in production of their latest film, Forget Me… Continue

While meandering around the internet trying to find connections among Alzheimer's and other diseases, I came upon this article unwrapping some of the unknown stats and factoids about Alzheimer's disease and AD compared to its prevalence in other countries. I was quite startled as some of this information including bits about fertilizer, water content, and the problem with aluminum. I know the article was published in 2006, however I h… Continue

Now that all the snow is gone and the heat has set in, the tendency is to move outdoors. However, lurking even in the trimmed, short grass of your back yard is a disease easier to catch than most imagine. In grassy areas that back up to woods, or yards that provide a walkway for deer and other foraging creatures, are also home to deer ticks--speck-sized harbingers of Lyme disease. Kids playing in the yard, adults gardening, or a simple stroll through the grass can give way to a tick bite, which… Continue

While attending a documentary premiere in New York City for the film Under Our Skin, in which my younger sister Marlena Connors (who has been struggling with Lyme disease for about six years) debuts, a large portion of the film was contributed to Dr. Alan McDonald’s research which revealed similarities and possible connections of Lyme and Alzheimer’s disease. Similarities between their manifestation sites in the brain and the type of spirochete bacteria which provide the blueprint for the… Continue