How Dancing Changed the Trajectory of One Woman ’s Alzheimer’s Disease

By some measures, Alzheimer’s disease has become the most feared diagnosis one can hear ― even more so than cancer. Additionally, most people think of Alzheimer’s as an “old people’s” disease. Taking these two thoughts together, Hazel Minnick has defied assumptions. She has shown that one can live with Alzheimer’s disease even when it tries to steal meaning and memories in middle age. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 53, Hazel has been living with the disease for more than 18 years. Her early years were grim even as she fought to do everything she could to improve her health. She used a wheelchair much of time. Read Hazel's fascinating story about living with early onset Alzheimer's disease on HealthCentral: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook An amazing book of stories that will touch your heart and encourage you, especially if you are a caregiver. Carol  Bradley Bursack also has an excellent website devoted to the elderly and their caregivers. - Carol Heilman  *Great Christmas gift!                Related Stories6 Potentially Reversible Conditions That Can Mimic DementiaTouchy Sibling Communication About Alzheimer’s May Benefit from Professional InputAge Doesn't Have to Destroy Your Memory: Tips from a Memory Expert 
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