Dotty's Says, I'm Not Dead Yet You Dipshit

Persons living with Alzheimer's don't want your pity, they want your help, understanding, and love.

By Dorothy DeMarco 
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Dotty Einstein

My name is Dorothy DeMarco. You can call me Dot. I'm 95 years old and according to my son Bobby, I have Alzheimer's disease.

I'm not suffering from Alzheimer's disease, I have Alzheimer's disease.

Before we get started, do you see that picture on the left? Bobby says we have to use that picture in this article because I will be giving all of you some insight and advice about persons living with Alzheimer's.

Bobby calls the picture, Dotty Einstein. He claims that calling me Einstein is a compliment. Bobby's mind does work in mysterious ways. Here is what I think about the picture. Kiss my ass Bobby. 

Dotty Sings "Shine on Harvest Moon" and Talks to Parrot (video)

Dotty performs live, and talks with Harvey the Parrot

Dotty is 95 years old and was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's in 2004.

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Dotty Live, Ice Cream Time (Video)

My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. The woman in the video is my mother Dorothy, now 95 years old, she has Alzheimer's disease.

Your comments and reactions are welcomed.

Dotty Stars in Shut Up the Movie

Dotty stars in her latest YouTube video -- Shut Up...

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In this short movie Dotty says Shut UP, mentions her buddy Harvey, the beloved cheese steak, and her birthplace -- south Philadelphia.

For those of you that are new. Dotty is 94 years old and has Alzheimer's. She was officially diagnosed in 2004.

Dotty was born in south Philadelphia in 1916. Dotty attended grammar school at Baldwin and Saint Monica's.

Dotty Gets Herself Up and Into the Kitchen

Dotty is clearly feeling better. However, we are not yet out of the woods. Dotty did surprise me this morning.

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Dotty Talks to Parrot

To listen to Dotty speaking to her new parrot -- go here.

Dotty and Parrot Sing Then Talk

Dotty sings to Pete, with Pete and gets all tickled.

Dotty Does Addition, Wins a Buck, and Discusses Food

In this Cinch Cast, Dotty does addition. Wins a buck on a lottery scratch off ticket. And wonders, what is an enchilada?

Dotty, Pete, and Trying to Mail a Dog

In this first podcast Dotty talks about Pete, her headache, and the pool -- go here.

In this second podcast Dotty talks about a woman who tried to mail a dog to her son -- go here.

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Dotty Reads the Newspaper and Discusses Older Drivers

Dotty reads from the Sun Sentinel and discusses whether or not older people are safe drivers.