September 21st, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Quilters encounter Alzheimer’s in their lives, too. Perhaps it’s a family member or a friend. So you might like to know that today, September 21, has been designated at World Alzheimer’s Day, when activities focus on world awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. Various events, such as walkathons, workshops, get-togethers have as their goal…creating more awareness of this […]
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September 19th, 2008
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If you’re involved in Alzheimer’s, dementia, caregiving or related areas in your family or at your profession, check out the All About Alzheimer’s Carnival at Alzheimer’s Notes. Perhaps you’ve used quilting or fabric art in some way with Alzheimer’s patients…or have memories of quilts in an earlier life with that person.
I realize this is short […]
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September 6th, 2008
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I’ve sometimes discussed memory book projects for Alzheimer’s patients at my Alzheimer’s Notes blog and how these help jog the person’s memory and give you both something to talk about.
Why not include quilting in these memory books if this ever played a part of your family member’s life?
Do you have photos of quilting/fabric art projects the […]
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July 24th, 2008
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In additon to the giveway on Quilting and Patchwork for the book What I Learned From God While Quilting, I have a giveaway on Alzheimer’s Notes.
This giveaway for High Heels to Hormones (A Woman’s Guide to Spinal Care) was organized by my co-blogger, Liz Lewis. She also featured a guest post by author Christine Lasich, MD : […]
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July 1st, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Additional information regarding the drawing:
Brenda Avadian, editor and publisher of Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s, has added value to the drawing for a copy of this book over at Alzheimer’s Notes.
“What a GREAT IDEA to bring JOY to overwhelmed caregivers.
As the editor and publisher of the Finding the JOY series, I’ll add even more […]
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June 28th, 2008
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Perhaps you’re juggling your quilting with caring for an Alzheimer’s parent. Possibly you’re of the sandwich generation and have youngsters in the home, too. So if you need inspiration and encouragment, Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s, edited by Brenda Avadian, may help you find a bright spot midst frustration.
Check out the drawing for this book […]
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March 15th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Need some St. Patrick’s Day ideas and recipes to make this day a fun one for your family? Head on over to Babylune and check on Eliza Ferree’s St. Patrick’s Day Blog Carnival. I participated with my St. Patrick’s Day post, Quilting With a St. Patrick’s Day Influence.
Since the traditional St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) […]
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February 26th, 2008
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At the Lifestyles Channel, we’re celebrating Leap Year with a 4-Year Theme…where were we four years ago….where will we be in four years, etc. I’m looking back over the past four years of Quilting and Patchwork.
Quilting and Patchwork blog began it’s journey in 2004, when Shai Coggins(now VP of Community at b5media) asked me to blog at […]
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