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Lisa Evans

48 Peaks

Help me reach my goal for 48 Peaks!

This summer, I'm honoring all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias by participating in 48 Peaks, a fundraising event to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer’s is near and dear to my heart, and I appreciate you taking the time to donate.

I will be hiking to the summit of one of New Hampshire’s 4,000ft. peaks in the White Mountains. Please make a donation and help me reach my goal!   

In the last three years, we have made monumental progress in the world of treatment against Alzheimer’s, including the first disease-modifying treatments. But, the fight is far from over. Today, over 50 million people across the world are living with Alzheimer's, including over 7 million Americans. In the U.S. alone, more than 11 million caregivers generously dedicate themselves to those with Alzheimer's and dementia, providing over $350 billion worth of unpaid care.  We must take action now, as these numbers continue to rise.

Together, we can show those facing Alzheimer's disease that they are not alone. Please make a donation today to help the Alzheimer's Association support all those facing the disease. Thank you!

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Turning smiles into memories

Today dad gave me a fawn memory of his that gave me a warm comfortable feeling, leaving a smile on both of our faces.
I was serving him lunchtime meal at my house. As he sat at the table looking around with his wine, he said is this your house do you live here? Yes I replied, does any thing look familiar? Well you have plants with a smile, my mother had plants, Grammas  house was full of plants something I didn’t remember. I continued to navigate through her house taking us on a journey of memory lane helping him remember, as we went room to room he remembered some childhood stories. Later that evening when we were at dinner he couldn’t remember his favorite dessert tiramisu, I pulled out my phone to show him a picture of tiramisu something that he orders all the time. We took it home that evening for him to enjoy. Not remembering his favorite dessert tiramisu is one more file deleted from his memory bank. He knows I’m around and I now get the thank you dear, assuring him that I’ll be here for breakfast in the morning.

ALZ number 7

This morning we dealt with Number 7 in the list

Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps

A person living with Alzheimer's or other dementia may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. He or she may accuse others of stealing, especially as the disease progresses.

What's a typical age-related change?
Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them.

February 27, 2026

I called to let dad know that I was heading over, checking In and reminding him to wear his jacket.

He walked out after a few minutes with an odd look on his face, and no jacket. I sent him back in to retrieve his jacket. After a few more minutes I saw him walking around the kitchen instead of coming back out. 

Apparently he couldn’t find his dentures. This is common and happens more frequently now, however this morning he couldn’t verbalize what he needed. I remembered the shirt he was wearing yesterday, and that is where  we found his dentures. 

Off to breakfast we went! Our daily routine is going to Bob Evans for breakfast, because he has been going there for a good twenty years. 

Normal and familiar routines are very important. To ALZ & dementia patients. 

Past has slipped away

Many friends know that I’ve relocated to help support my family.

past year n half has been life altering not only for myself but for the changes in my father’s mental state. Regression every month, creates everyday challenges. We’ve had to navigate many of the “know the 10 signs in AlZ” that they list. Each one had its struggles for both of us. Going to Dr appointments is testing patience’s on both of us, battling the emotional rage and stumbling blocks of daily routines. My father was an intellectual strong man. He was one of the important figures responsible for the infrastructure of Boston. The project manager who was the go between government agencies and a laborer crew to get it done. His hobby was steam. Building three steam engines that powered two steam boats and one steam car. Forging most of the parts from creating design plans to actual product. We’ve had many wonderful trips in all three of his creations. 

Unfortunately, Nowadays these memories are lost. With the right conversation and on a good day he can remember some however the stories are changing the memories slip away. He is aware that he can’t recall and will say he can’t remember and sometimes will say he feels lost.

My heart sinks with sadness , the daily events, that I try to create now are only for a moment in time with him,  and are the family memories. 

Your support now will mean our future for this Gen X generation! There could be a whole generation living their best life.

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Lisa Evans

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