2 The Post NEWS Sunday, May 30, 2004 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES 67th annual Memorial Day Parade and Service DALLAS — The 67th annu- al Memorial Day Parade and Service conducted by Daddow- Isaacs American Legion Post 672 will begin Monday at 9 a.m. from the Legion home on Memorial Highway. When the marchers reach the Dallas Honor Roll, Commander William Kupstas will open the service. Guest speaker will be Sen. Charles D. Lemmond Jr. After the service, which will in- clude musical selections by the Dallas High School band, the parade will proceed to Wood- lawn Cemetery. After a service there, the event will conclude with a Memorial Day Tribute at Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Dallas Township. The hon- orary parade marshall is Thomas Reese. Memorial program at Kocher Cemetery RUGGLES — The annual Memorial Day program pre- sented by the Kocher Ceme- tery Association will begin at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be A. Sheldon Glahn, a veteran of World War II. A memorial wreath will be presented. In the event of rain, the program will be held inside the chapel. Post drop box, e-mail The building that housed The Post until October has been sold, and the drop off box there has been closed. A box at the Uni-Mart in Dallas, across from the Dallas Shopping Cen- ter, remains open. News items, photos and other correspon- dence can be deposited there Alzheimer’s (continued from page 1) gether as a family. Our son says he sees another side of Dad he never saw before.” Daily has learned to deal with the seizures and mini- strokes that still plague her husband. “He had one three weeks ago. He totally went into a coma, I just held him and smoothed his hands until he was normal again. It’s all a learning experience. I didn’t know they should be lying down flat,” Daily notes. The worst problem is the re- sistance that Alzheimer’s pa- tients can have against their own families and caregivers. Says Daily, “This is very dis- turbing — this is hell. They don’t like you for what you are doing. He has said to me, ‘I hate you. You are too control- ling.’ But how can I care for him if I don’t have control?” A good sense of humor, how- ever pathetic, helps a lot. “I told him to lift his leg. He said, ‘What leg? Where is it? On top of the bureau?” Some days I just crack up, you have to laugh to keep going,” chuckles Daily. But the day-to-day stress can be overwhelming. Alzheimer’s families need to share experiences, learn, and get moral support and that’s why Daily is starting a support group in the Back Mountain for Alzheimer’s patients and their families. “Most retired or older people do not like or want to drive at night and the caregivers are there during the day. So, I thought that rather than drive down to Kingston or Wilkes- Barre we could start a support group here,” says Daily. The group will meet at the Even though it breaks my heart to see him this way I feel it’s important to spend time with him every day Touching his hand, giving him a hug or a kiss Wishing for an occasional glimpse of the “Pa” I miss. — By Jamie Ford, for her grandfather, from the Alzheimer’s Association website Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas. Their first meeting will be Thursday, June 3 at 11 am. There are so few books on the subject she has noticed. There are so many aspects to learn about. She suggests fami- lies seek professional legal ad- vice on how to realign their fi- nancial assets. There are al- ways new medicines and thera- pies to consider. She feels a support group will help de- crease the sense of isolation a family member can suffer and increase their feelings of self- worth. And extra caregivers are a must, she insists. The Dailys’ comfortable sub- urban existence has been turned upside down by an ill- ness that will affect 3 per cent of the 65- to 74-year-old popula- tion, and half of people over 85, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Daily has bravely, undaunt- edly, and with great humor and love, accommodated her hus- band’s Alzheimer’s disease. About 80 per cent of Alzheimer’s patients are cared for in their homes by family members according to the na- tional association. Estelle Killian, regional di- rector of the Northeast area for the Alzheimer’s Association, compares Luzerne and Lack- awanna counties to Dade County, Florida statistically, in that, the populations are older. “There will be a greater chance of people developing Alzheimer’s as the population ages.” The Alzheimer’s Association will be at the first Back Moun- tain Support Group meeting and will provide team leader- ship training and speakers for common issues. Says Killian, “We are very concerned with the caregiver and caregiver burnout; this is a big issue.” “Maryan Daily has been a catalyst,” says Marilyn Gre- gorski, Director of Volunteer Services at the Meadows Cen- ter, “an absolutely active per- son who has a need to share and was looking for a place to meet — and there is a need.” Residents at the Meadows and their family members can participate as well as the pub- lic. “The Meadows Center is pleased to provide the space, to have the Alzheimer’s Support Group meet here. It is our way to give back to this generous community,” says Gregorski. Persons interested in joining the group are encouraged to call the Meadows Nursing Cen- ter at 675-8600, ext.195 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 823- 9915. net 5 Skies FOR THE POST/M.B. GILLIGAN Maryann Gelso awarded Michael Swartwood a $1000 Schol- arship in memory of her late husband, Atty. Charles Gelso. Awards scholarships sponsored by local organizations. 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