There are times when the Alzheimer's caregiver needs a break. If possible, getting out is recommended. But when it's not, the Internet gives an alternative. When the Alzheimer's patient is napping or enjoying a video like one of those from Video Respite, the caregiver can still sit closely by, watching, and at the same time meet new people all over the world, visiting their "homes" on the Internet. I want to share the best ones I've found with you, wonderful homepages that are full of music, art, or animations, and that will let you get to know some pretty special people as they share their talents with you. Enjoy...

(You might want to turn the volume down on your speakers so you won't disturb your patient. Also, these pages are graphic-intensive and may sometimes be a bit slow in loading, but they are well worth the wait.)


Cia's Picture Perfect Studios Visit a beautiful site by an artist at Auburn University. Cia's portraits are beautiful, and she made one of the first awards my page received--the beautiful little fairy, Rosamund.
Betty's Down on the Farm With Granny Granny really makes you feel at home when you visit her place. There's something to see in every room. A wonderful site!
John's Omega Connection John is always doing something new and special at his site. Don't miss his Concert in the Park!
Kitty's Page Works A wonderfully animated page from the creator of the cat shown here and the rose that I've used on my pages.
The Northup's Family Homepage The biggest and best family homepage I've seen.
Terry Gould's Distant WingsA wonderful page--beautiful art, animation, poetry, and music!
Gramps Ani-Gifs Galore and More!As the title says, there are animated gifs galore--the little girl juggling the ball, the flowers, bumblebee, and butterfly are just a few of many to enjoy at Gramps'.
Old Jim's What a site full of animations!--even some that are full-screen. Be sure to see the "Message from da boys in da band" as well as his Christmas pages. The little horse near the top of this page came from Old Jim's Place.
Poems, Pleasures, and Promises The Rhymster, E. Fay Dyer-Austin, shares poetry, sunflowers, and photos of Paris at this wonderful site which has become the most awarded sites on the Web, receiving close to 300 awards, topping the list at The Most Awards Earned by a Personal Home Page
Debbie's Welcome to My Web World What a relaxing site to visit. Debbie, a fellow Alabamian, invites you to sit on her porch, try the swing or the rocking chair, and enjoy the view. She shares family photographs, her hobbie of collecting angels, and a beautiful page of Favorite Things, where you can see wonderful picture of snow in Alabama as well as some fantastic garden views and wildlife, too!


Cat, Boy fishing, and Bird bath © Kitty - Background fromGini's Over the Rainbow - Music from Don Carroll's Midi-Riff-Bulge - Girl with ball, flowers, butterfly, and bumblebee from Gramp's Ani-Gifs Galore and More - Hummingbird is © by Kristy Shanks of Kweb Design - Horse is from Old Jim's Place

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At first I didn't think I could do a page like this, when my homepage is about a terrible disease like Alzheimer's as well as a memorial to my mother. Then I started needing a break from working on it, and these pages provided that. I decided caregivers need something like this, too. My mother would have liked this, I think. Yes, I think she would approve.