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PUBLIC HEALTH
MY
JOURNEY
WITH
ALZHEIMER’S
By Sherman Macdaniel
Most trips and vacations are planned in
advance and in many cases some benefits are
received prior to commencing. The thought
of a change in climate, scenery, architecture,
food, and activities brings one pleasure and
possibly relief. Thinking about a pending trip
may even be therapeutic. There are occasions
when just the reverse prevails and the timing
comes as a huge surprise. That was my
introduction to experiencing Alzheimer’s
disease as a caregiver and I was completely
unprepared for my journey!
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