A Year to Remember...
with My Mother and Alzheimer's Disease

I'm Brenda S. Parris. In August 1994, I quit graduate school at Florida State and came home to Alabama to take care of my mother who had Alzheimer's Disease. I took care of her until the end of December 1995 when we put her in a nursing home. Then she died in April 1996.

I want to share all the information I can find about this disease because I know that knowledge is essential to being a good caregiver. Even those who are not caregivers need to know about this disease because almost everyone knows someone who has Alzheimer's, and probably most of us are at risk for getting it ourselves.

Disclaimer: The author of this page is not a health care professional, does not give medical advice, and is not associated with any official Alzheimer's organizations, but rather is a former family caregiver who desires to pass along links and information. Neither am I responsible for the content of any links outside this page. Please consult your physician for any medical advice, and I encourage you to find support from the Alzheimer's Association and the local chapter in your area.

The author of this website does try to always give credit to whom credit is due, but sometimes wishes to share something helpful even though not being able to determine the author or creator. If you see anything on this website for which I have not given credit and you know who the author or creator is, please let me know so that I can give proper credit. If I have used something of yours, please email me at bpsibley@mindspring.com, and I will give you credit exactly as you wish or will remove your work from my site if you desire.