Terri Ann Witham

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• 2: Alzheimer's Disease
  • 2.1: Information
    • 2.1.1: Don't Be Embarrassed
    • 2.1.2: Overview of Alzheimer's Disease
    • 2.1.3: Signs and Symptoms
    • 2.1.4: Three Stages of AD
    • 2.1.5: Diagnosing AD
• 3: Contact

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This site is dedicated to helping individuals and families with Alzheimer’s Disease. This site provides information and resources on Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis, treatment and caregiving.

About Terri Witham

My name is Terri Ann Witham. I have worked in the healthcare field for more than 20 years. I am now pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

My passion is helping people with Alzheimer’s Disease live better lives while helping their families and caregivers understand and cope with the disease.

Alzheimer’s Disease is close to my heart. Both of my grandmothers were stricken with the disease. I had the honor of caring for one of them in my home. This site is also offered in her memory and honor.

In Memory Of Jane Rozell (Grandma Hun)

My grandmother, Jane Rozell, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2005 at the age of 87. I am sure now that she lived with Alzheimer's Disease for some time before her diagnosis. My grandmother was always an independent woman and was able to hide much of her confusion in her routine. Once she was removed from her home and routine the memory loss was very noticeable though.

My grandmother was a wonderful person. She was always taking care of her family. After she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and could no longer stay at home alone I had the privilege of caring for her in my home. I will always cherish the time we had together. We had our good days and bad days.

I also learned a lot about Alzheimer's Disease and how to deal with different situations that arise in the home during this time. There are certainly some differences between caring for someone in a nursing home and caring for someone at home.

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