July, 2004
Hearts broke worldwide as Nancy Reagan laid her head on the flag-draped casket of her husband, former President Ronald Reagan, little more than a week ago.
For those who care for people with Alzheimer's disease as Nancy Reagan did, her gesture was especially poignant. They know firsthand just how difficult the disease is and the weariness it engenders. They also know the stress the illness places on caregivers. Full Article
Don't ask Ella Collier what her typical day is like, because there isn't one. "I could spend my day talking with people on the phone and answering questions about what their doctor has told them about their medications," she said. "I could be meeting with people in my office, because they're in a crisis situation, or they need someone to talk to about a health or emotional problems.
"A lot of my day is spent talking with people and trying to find resources in the community that they need." Full Article