Bob DeMarco a Former Wall Street Exec-Turned Caregiver/Blogger Bob DeMarco, a veteran Wall Street executive, had his life turned upside down when his beloved mother Dotty was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob’s life suddenly shifted gears when he moved to Delray Beach, FL to become a full-time caregiver to his mother, a role that is traditionally reserved for women. Bob is now part of the 40 percent of family caregivers who are men. Bob began spending his time reading medical journal articles to learn the latest Alzheimer’s disease developments, helping his mother exercise at the gym for the first time, and taking her to doctor appointments. As editor of the nation’s largest Alzheimer’s disease caregiver blog, Bob came to be looked upon by others as a role model, resource and educator. While his story is not that unusual — nearly 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease — what Bob chose to do with his experiences is remarkable. Bob writes on his blog: “It is up to the caregiver to adjust since the person suffering from dementia is incapable of the adjustment. Understanding this need is the first big step.” Once Bob realized he could take steps to improve his mother’s quality of life, he decided to share his experience and knowledge with thousands of people by creating the “Alzheimer’s Reading Room” blog. Mark Brody, MD, a neurologist and nationally recognized expert in Alzheimer’s disease management and research …
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