In late 2007, British best-selling sci-fi author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease called posterior cortical atrophy. This degenerative brain disorder causes the nerve cells in the back of the brain to die gradually. Eventually along with vision impairments, the individual experiences memory loss, disorientation and sometimes hallucinations. [...]
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Politics of Ani; crossdressing in the moment; movie portrayal of Alzheimer’s
Posted in alternative sexuality, alzheimer's disease, ani difranco, feminism, pop culture, sexuality on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A postmodern, political-lite view of Ani DiFranco in concert. Crossdressing: Is it really all about the clothes? Or is it something more? It depends on who you ask… “As cross dressers we experience such joy in the female role that some seek that joy all the time. But one must recognize the illusion they experience. [...]
Independence Day, 2007
Posted in aging, alzheimer's disease, health care on July 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Independence? That’s middle class blasphemy. We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth. ~ George Bernard Shaw USA Today examines the experience of distress when providing care to loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. Changes in blood pressure may indicate early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and/or dementia. Innovative approach [...]
