Dotty said, "That Woman is an Ass"

Read this story about Dotty and her can do it attitude here --http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2013/06/dotty-said-that-woman-is-ss.html

When Dotty Went to Heaven She Had Learned Her Final Life Lesson

Dotty was always convinced she could take "care" of herself, and then something changed.

Dorothy DeMarco
95 Years Old

Dorothy Olive DeMarco was born on June 29, 1916. She went to Heaven on May 25, 2012. Today is Dotty's birthday, she would have been 96 years old.

I was convinced for thirty years that Dotty would live to be more than one hundred years old. I did waver on this a bit when Alzheimer's disease came into our lives.

Around 2004, I came to a very different conclusion. I started to believe that Dotty would go to Heaven if and only if she learned the most important lesson of her life.

I can say that with the exception of her brain, Dotty was a "healthy old broad". She told this to everyone that would listen right up until very close to the end.

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In Loving Memory of Dorothy DeMarco (1916-2012)

Produced by Kristen Totaro (Dotty's granddaughter)

In Memory of Dorothy DeMarco

Dotty the Artist

Once again, and as usual, all I can say is, more there. I really didn't expect to see what I saw.

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...

Alzheimer's Reading Room

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 Thanks Joanne for New Pajamas

Does Dotty look sexy?

If you like this video click the YouTube link on the bottom of the video and then hit the Like Button (Thumbs Up).

You can also see additional Dotty videos on YouTube.

Dotty Stars in Breakfast with Harvey

Dotty is 94 years old and suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Harvey is a repeat parrot and right now is Dotty's best friend...

Harvey is also one of the 15 million Alzheimer's caregivers.

Dotty spends about two hours a day with Harvey. Harvey is very good at getting information out of Dotty. For example, she might tell him she has a "splitting headache". Most Alzheimer's patients are not very good at communicating this kind of information.

Enjoy the short video. You comments and observations are always welcome here.

Dotty in the Morning , January 28, 2011

After being sick for a month and unable to walk on her own, Dotty is now bouncing back.

She sounds very aware and engaged this morning.

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94 Year Old Alzheimer's Patient, Dotty, Goes to the Swimming Pool (Video)

Its pretty nice down here in Delray Beach, Florida at this time of year.

Dotty Wakes Up Tired but in a Good Mood (Audio)

By Bob DeMarco

Dotty woke up twice today.

For the last few days Dotty has been eating everything she can get her hands on. This is disturbing because over eating tends to make Dotty more difficult to deal with. She tends to be more irritable because most of her energy is going into digesting her food. It is like it saps the energy from her brain.

She has the early morning back ache. This means poop agita on the horizon for today. We will treat this with a double round of the magic elixir -- prune juice.

At least she is in a good mood so we are off to a good start today.

Listen to Dotty in the CinchCast below.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Lament -- This is Not the Person I Knew (Cinch Cast)

By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

In order to communicate effectively with a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease you need to come to an understanding that they are now living in a new world -- I often refer to this as Alzheimer's world....

Dotty Continues to Amaze Me

By Bob DeMarco
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Miracle

What can I say? Thank goodness. Dotty? Amazing

A Good Healthy Conversation With Dotty

I had fun writing this article. But not nearly as much fun as I had having a good healthy conversation with Dotty this morning.....

By Bob DeMarco
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Dotty Says, I Did? I Was?

By Dorothy DeMarco
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Bobby says I wrote on this so called blog before. I did?

He says my fans want to hear from me. They do?

Then he shows me all these nice comments from people that read this so called blog. Well, thank you for your kind words and prayers.

I'm hungry.

Dotty Says, Louise is Sweet

When we get to Australia, Bobby can go look for women. I would like to try one of those Emu eggs. Are they big?....

By Dorothy DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

You know what, this none paying so called blog gig is not all bad. You won't believe what happened this morning. I received a birthday card and gift from Louise. Louise lives in Australia.

Louise is sweet. I can't believe it.

Dotty Says, Most Doctors are Quacks

We gotta stop watching that Dr Oz show. If they put Dr Oz and Bobby in the same room all they would talk about is poop.

By Dorothy DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

Bobby says, I am a lovable character. I also heard him say that I am a "bitch". I have to admit I don't remember him saying that in a long time.

I guess I feel the same way about Bobby. Bobby is a good son. Bobby is also a "pain in the ass sometimes".

Dotty Says, Australia Here I Come

You know what I would love right now.....

By Dorothy DeMarco

Bobby says I am doing a good job on this so called blog. JOB? If I am doing so great, where is my check?

He also says, I am getting some fans and if I keep up the good work I'll be famous. Forget famous, where is the check?

Dotty Says, Of Course I Can Read I'm Not Dead

You won't believe this one either.....

By Dorothy DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

Can you believe in the article -- Alzheimer's My Mother Can Read -- Bobby has a picture of Chiquita Banana. And, guess what he wants me to do now? He wants me to sing the Chiquita Banana song.