Archive for February, 2011

Alzheimer’s or NPH?

Alzheimer’s.   You undoubtedly know someone who has it, or had it.  We all know the symptoms and how sad it is to watch our loved ones forget and fade away.  We know what it can do to families.  But do you know about NPH?  It stands for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.  This condition mimics Alzheimer’s!  It is thought that approximately 10% of those diagnosed with it actually have NPH.  And, the most amazing thing – it can be cured.

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Years ago, while attending community college as an adult, I took a class in Calligraphy.  I always wanted to have beautiful handwriting; both my father and sister had lovely penmanship, but mine was just the opposite.  Sometimes, I couldn’t even read my own writing!  So, I thought calligraphy might be something to help me craft a nice hand. 

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