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Comforting Alzheimer's caregivers
Quick ReadSince the Alzheimer's series concluded earlier this month, the families say they have been inundated with phone calls and letters from neighbors
Photo credit: Newsday/John Conrad Williams | Karen Henley spending some quiet time with her husband Mike at their home. Mike Henley is in the last stages of Alzheimer's. (December 4, 2007)
Newsday profiled six families in its series on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving. Since the series concluded earlier this month, the families say they have been inundated with phone calls and letters from neighbors, long-lost friends and family as well as complete strangers. Many have offered money, meals and other forms of help.
In addition, Alzheimer's workers from across Long Island have...
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