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L.S.Fisher Patient Expert

Sedalia, Missouri
Blog: http://earlyonset.blogspot.com
Linda Fisher, Sedalia, MO, is the author and editor of Alzheimer’s Anthology of Unconditional Love. Proceeds from the book are donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. She speaks to Alzheimer’s groups, support groups, civic organizations, and writing groups.   Her book... Full Bio
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Vietnam Veterans: PTSD and Dementia by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia It always seemed a little strange to me that my level-headed and intelligent husband would develop dementia at such a young age. I always wondered how much his dementia ... Read on »
Older American’s Month: Never Too Old… by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I just read an article about May being “Older American’s Month” and the theme is “Never too old to play.” I really like that theme and the message it sends. This mak ... Read on »
Alzheimer’s Advocacy Frontlines by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Roberta Fischer, Rep. Hartzler, Linda Fisher If we want to declare war on Alzheimer’s, advocates and researchers form the frontlines. What’s at stake ... Read on »
Conversation with a Cab Driver by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia My sister and I rolled our suitcases down the sidewalk tothe designated area to catch a cab to our hotel. We had come to DC to ask forresources to support NAPA (the Nati ... Read on »
Midnight Thunder and Music by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The April showers of a few nights ago morphed into a thunderstorm. The booming thunder awakened me from a deep sleep. There’s something about the sound of thunder that lea ... Read on »
Sitting on the Front Porch by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia It seems that every minute of the day fills me with an anxious feeling that I should be working on a project, or two, or three. Sometimes I feel like I’m juggling burning ba ... Read on »
Grant to DIAN for Early Onset Alzheimer’s Research by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Alzheimer’s is a worldwide disease, and the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network (DIAN) is focused on familial Alzheimer’s that typically affects people in their thirt ... Read on »
Not According to Plan by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I looked forward to St. Patrick’s Day and expected a day of good old Irish fun. Saturday would be a time to kickback and make the most of being Irish for a day. Afte ... Read on »
The High Cost of Alzheimer’s Disease by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The latest Alzheimer’s Association Fact Sheet gives hard data about the high cost of living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Fact Sheet begins with the statement:  The graying ... Read on »
Memory Day – Capitol Here We Come by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Wednesday was Memory Day and hundreds of advocates converged on the Missouri State Capitol. After being briefed on the issue we were to discuss with our legislators, w ... Read on »
The Heart and Brain Connection by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia February is heart month. First, we have Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped reminders of love and our thoughts turn to romance. With romantic love, sometimes the heart and ... Read on »
Flowers for Alzheimer’s: Unlock the Mystery by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia In their quest for the key to unlock the mystery of Alzheimer’s, researchers are taking a closer look at tau. The hallmarks of Alzheimer’s are plaques of the protein b ... Read on »
Family Circle: A Funeral and a Birthday Party by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia My Mom on Her 85th Birthday A family is a circle of love that surrounds your heart. If you are from a large family, you may not see some of your relatives f ... Read on »
Inspired By a Coincidence by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Today I was cleaning out a file that I had forgotten existed. It was simply marked “Alzheimer’s” which covers a lot of territory. This particular file contained an assortmen ... Read on »
Focus on the Positive: Notice the Red Cars by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia I started the New Year out right by attending a Jennifer Yazell presentation. Jennifer, CEO of Golden Egg Communication, is a dynamic speaker capable of motivating a die-h ... Read on »
When a Holiday Heart Isn’t a Good Thing by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia During the holidays, news abounds about those generous people who have holiday hearts and give away donations to complete strangers. Secret Santas pop up all over the plac ... Read on »
Why Is the Sky Blue? by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia My mom and I sat at the kitchen table drinking coffee, and I had just finished relating the strangest of many dreams I had the night before. My granddaughter sat in a chai ... Read on »
Tis the Season to be Joyful—or Stressed by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Holiday Lights in Branson We all hold tightly to traditions that lift our spirits. Some holidays are so special they create golden glows in our memories. It ... Read on »
Hard to Swallow by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Don’t you just hate it when you go to the doctor and he tells your problem is because you are getting old? Well, he most likely will use a euphemism like, “As we get older…” ... Read on »
Nontraditional Holidays by L.S.Fisher Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Alzheimer's & Dementia The best holidays are a marriage of tradition and new tradition. A traditional holiday can cause unnecessary grief and stress when a loved one has dementia. The family ... Read on »
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