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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

            Marge’s husband, George, would call for her and she would come running. But when she came into the room he would say, “Who are you? I want Marge!” She would say, “It is me, George,” and he would reply, “But you’re old, I want my wife, Marge. She’s young.” This was devastating for Marge. George couldn’t remember the recent times and what his wife now looked like as an older woman. All he could remember was his young bride. Later, after George’s death, Marge was able to laugh about how silly it was. George would wake up in bed next to his wife and call for “Marge” wondering why an old woman was in the bed with him. She had to either cry or laugh about it. We agreed that laughing was better.             George had some sort of Dementia. Probably it was Alzheimer’s Disease; a common form. But there are many types of Dementia and not everyone with memory or cognitive issues has Alzheimer’s. Dementias are classified in various ways. Most are grouped by common symptoms or the pa

Dennis G. Browning Obituary

Dennis G. Browning , 59, of Tyngsboro, MA, passed away on March 19, 2012 at the Haverhill Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Michele L. (Orme) Browning. Born in Waltham, MA, January 3, 1959, a son of Charles L. and Herta M. (Kreuzer) Browning of Tyngsboro. He received his early education in Greece, and was a graduate of Tyngsboro High School with the Class of 1972. For many years, Mr. Browning progressed in a distinguished career as a technical lead at Centronics of Hudson, NH, before working as a landscaper, and most recently, as the property manager at his place of residence. He was also an assistant at the Adamsky Law Offices where he provided various services including Witness to Will signings. He was highly respected for his incredible work ethic. Dennis was a longtime, active member of the Tyngsboro Sportsmen's Club where he spent most of his time ensuring the club, its members, and especially the trout pond, were a

Last Chance for Eligible Beneficiaries to Enroll in Part B

From the Medicare Rights Center:   Beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare, but who have not yet enrolled in Medicare Part B, have until March 31 , or the end of the General Enrollment Period (GEP), to do so. The GEP runs from January 1 to March 31 of each year. Medicare Part B covers a range of services, including doctors’ visits, outpatient therapy, durable medical equipment and drugs covered under Part B. Beneficiaries who enroll during this year’s GEP will have coverage effective July 1, 2012. Most Medicare beneficiaries enroll in Part B during their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), the seven-month period surrounding their 65th birthday. Some people have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in Medicare after their IEP has passed. Individuals who are eligible for an SEP include those who had group health coverage through a current employer (or a spouse’s current employer) at the time that they became eligible for Medicare. In these cases, people can typically enroll in

Obituary Ruth Holloway Adamsky

Ruth E. Adamsky November 09, 2011 Bridgewater, NH - Ruth Elizabeth Holloway Adamsky died Nov. 9th at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital from complications arising from cancer. She was 76. She was born in 1935 in Trenton NJ, the only child of Ruth Elizabeth Adams Holloway, and Colonel George Edward Holloway, Jr. Her early years were spent in NJ, and at Fort Benning, Georgia, where her father was stationed during World War II. After the war, the family moved to Pittsfield, NH. Ruth became an expert skier, and took part in downhill and cross country races. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1952 at the top of her class and enrolled in the University of New Hampshire at Durham. At UNH she met her future husband, Robert Adamsky, of Auburn, Mass. They were wed in 1953 and started married life in Seattle, WA. There she was a sophomore at the University of Washington while her husband pursued graduate studies. Their first child, Ruthann, was born i

Conference for teens and parents with disabilities

The New Hampshire Hampshire Family Voices has announced an upcoming program called " Perfection NOT Required a conference For Parents and Youth!".  It will be held on April 14, 2012 at the Margate in Laconia, New Hampshire. Raising a child with disabilities or chronic health needs can be stressful. Being a teen with special challenges can be tough as well . NH Family Voices teams up with life coach, Chris Trout and the YEAH Council to gain insights, learn new skills and take some of the pressure off! Chris Trout, founder of Strengths in Focus, will keynote and be a group facilitator to guide attendees with stories, research and humor to understand the life-changing power of perceptions.  This conference promises to be a day of learning and sharing with breakouts for parents and youth ages 14-25. Topics include: understanding behavior, independent living, App's for new learning, and of course, letting go of perfection. To see a description of breakouts and