Brain Health Checklist – Diet Objectives

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Overall diet objectives begins my brain health checklist. Simply put the diet needs to provide the best nutrients for brain health function and the best protection from harm. Using Dr. Dale Bredesen’s Therapeutic System as a guide I will dive … Continue reading

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Sex and Alzheimer’s

Catchy title, huh? Studies have shown that being sexually active promotes physical and emotional health. I have yet to see studies showing improvement for brain health, but since mind, body and soul are connected I’ve assumed such benefits exist. I … Continue reading

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

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I got a request from my sister-in-law Jill to see a rainbow shot from the hike. That dovetails with one of two songs that have been haunting my head both during and after the PCT journey (the other being my … Continue reading

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The Combination Approach

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We’ve been in a transition phase since getting back home: unpacking from the journey, organizing the house and developing a routine that works for dealing with Alzheimer’s. Though I would be considered a caregiver dealing with an irreversible affliction, the … Continue reading

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Joy of Living, Joy of Life

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Before we left for the PCT journey I had begun on a project to raise funds for Alzheimer’s that I am calling American Discovery. This is to be a symphonic storytelling of our American Discovery Trail journey, accompanied by photos … Continue reading

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Come On Over!

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We’ve had our first visitors since being back home. They were from the Bruderhof, a religious community that once was located in Norfolk. I’ve kept in touch with them over the years. As an advocate of community myself we agree … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Memories

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Cindy and I share many values. Yes, we love outdoor adventure and nature, but we also love people. We left for the PCT because of my memory of the trail being the most remote and beautiful of the National Scenic … Continue reading

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Help Needed

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Now that I am a 24/7 caregiver we are looking for a renter that will help make up the difference between our monthly costs and Cindy’s fixed disability income. We seek $500/month. In return the renter gets room and utilities … Continue reading

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Turning the Tables

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We are making our way home in Charissa’s car, our daughter already having flown home to surprise our other daughter Serena for her birthday. Along the way the tables were turned a few times. Having guided Cindy along the PCT, … Continue reading

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Dave Kinney’s Last Mile

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After my previous post, Dave Kinney sent me a note via Facebook that was quite touching. I have his permission to share it here. Thank you Dave … for everything. “As we hiked back from the Mexican boarder to the … Continue reading

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