Last May, my inbox was flooded with articles about a recent scientific paper. These articles suggested that people with two copies of the APOE4 allele, known as APOE4 homozygotes, are destined to develop the disease.

However, living with Alzheimer’s is not destiny for APOE4 carriers, and I would like to share what I have learned with you.

“… The device is also not annoying – it’s just a light - and, at least on me, has a strange calming effect. In fact, I often find my eyes inexplicably drifting and staring into the light….especially now that it is no longer on its side.”

Hello and welcome to my blog, dedicated to providing insights, resources, and information about Alzheimer’s Prevention and post sandwich generation life.

“…As kids grew, we developed a more democratic process.  There were several winning categories – healthiest mushroom, most innovative mushroom, and best tasting mushroom. My favorite to judge (though not to eat) was the most innovative mushroom. It was an exciting and busy time, working side-by-side in our small kitchen on our signature mushroom dishes.

How times change.”

“… I do wish I had read more about the meditation before my children gingerly asked me why I was chanting “Sa Ta Na Ma” alone in my bedroom, but in my Alzheimer’s prevention frenzy, all I could say was UCLA.”