sdredfern64
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Environmentalist, backpacker, mountaineer, outdoorsman, dad, husband, and Alzheimer's warrior.
Knowing about the history of Alzheimer’s disease detection helps to better understand the current methods… #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Alzheimer’s Disease Detection - Past & Present
Let’s start from the beginning because doing that helped me understand why, as an Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patient, I went through so many different tests to detect the disease and gauge where I am on...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Knowing about the history of Alzheimer’s disease detection helps to better understand the current methods… #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
A World Worth Leaving Behind: A Tribute to the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #mlkjr #equality #justice open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
A World Worth Leaving Behind
A Tribute to the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:32 PM
A World Worth Leaving Behind: A Tribute to the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #mlkjr #equality #justice open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Making it through my first month since diagnosis was a big feat. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Update: Surviving My First Month
(These initial posts have been written in the past - before I made my diagnosis public - I’m adding dates to my personal update posts so you’ll understand the timeline better.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Making it through my first month since diagnosis was a big feat. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Two weeks after D-Day (diagnosis day) I’m reminded of what's important. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Second Week Update
I was reminded this week of what I'm fighting for ... Family!
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January 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Two weeks after D-Day (diagnosis day) I’m reminded of what's important. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t have one known cause, but there are several key contributing factors to developing it. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
What Might Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
… and Why Understanding Matters
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January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t have one known cause, but there are several key contributing factors to developing it. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
My first week of knowing I had Alzheimer's disease was one of the toughest of my life. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
1st Week Update
My first week was one of the hardest of my life.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
My first week of knowing I had Alzheimer's disease was one of the toughest of my life. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
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I'm finally ready to launch my blog - fiveandahalfyears.net This blog chronicles my five and a half years of care giving for my younger sister who lived with early-onset Alzheimer's and FTD. I'm hoping it will be useful for people who are in a similar situation as we were. #Alzheimers #dementia
Five and a Half Years
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January 7, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I'm finally ready to launch my blog - fiveandahalfyears.net This blog chronicles my five and a half years of care giving for my younger sister who lived with early-onset Alzheimer's and FTD. I'm hoping it will be useful for people who are in a similar situation as we were. #Alzheimers #dementia
Because "I'm Still Me," I do have good times in my life as well. Hiking in the backcountry is still one of my happy places! #hiking #conservation open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Sleeping Giant: Hiking the Paths Less Traveled
It’s hard to believe I haven’t gone on a hike significant enough to write about since early November, but jeepers, the end of the year was busy!
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January 12, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Because "I'm Still Me," I do have good times in my life as well. Hiking in the backcountry is still one of my happy places! #hiking #conservation open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
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Join @appmtnclub.bsky.social's Clubwide Conservation Committee for a virtual open house on 1/27 where we'll shape what’s next. Hear 2026 strategy & 2026 ways to engage. All are welcome regardless of experience/past AMC involvement. #conservation #environment activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activit...
AMC Outdoors Connector
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January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Join @appmtnclub.bsky.social's Clubwide Conservation Committee for a virtual open house on 1/27 where we'll shape what’s next. Hear 2026 strategy & 2026 ways to engage. All are welcome regardless of experience/past AMC involvement. #conservation #environment activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activit...
Alzheimer’s disease develops slowly and discovering you have it is gradual too. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
How it Began … for me
Okay, you now know I have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) but how did I get here?
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January 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Alzheimer’s disease develops slowly and discovering you have it is gradual too. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
The day I learned I had Alzheimer's disease ... #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
Day 1 Update
These initial posts have been written in the past - before I made my diagnosis public - I’m adding dates to my personal update posts like this one so you’ll understand the timeline better.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The day I learned I had Alzheimer's disease ... #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawareness open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...
“It’s August 22, 2025, and I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease today...”
Subscribe to my newsletter to learn about the disease, share your experiences & see how people like me are thriving while battling the disease. #Alzheimers #Alzheimersdisease
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Subscribe to my newsletter to learn about the disease, share your experiences & see how people like me are thriving while battling the disease. #Alzheimers #Alzheimersdisease
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“I’m Still Me" Finding My Way on My Alzheimer’s Journey
“As I write this, it’s August 22, 2025, and I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) today.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
“It’s August 22, 2025, and I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease today...”
Subscribe to my newsletter to learn about the disease, share your experiences & see how people like me are thriving while battling the disease. #Alzheimers #Alzheimersdisease
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Subscribe to my newsletter to learn about the disease, share your experiences & see how people like me are thriving while battling the disease. #Alzheimers #Alzheimersdisease
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Join @appmtnclub.bsky.social's Clubwide Conservation Committee for a virtual open house on 1/27 where we'll shape what’s next. Hear 2026 strategy & 2026 ways to engage. All are welcome regardless of experience/past AMC involvement. #conservation #environment activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activit...
AMC Outdoors Connector
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January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Join @appmtnclub.bsky.social's Clubwide Conservation Committee for a virtual open house on 1/27 where we'll shape what’s next. Hear 2026 strategy & 2026 ways to engage. All are welcome regardless of experience/past AMC involvement. #conservation #environment activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activit...
The Power of Consumers & Speaking Out
Don't let up on the pressure!
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October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I'm attending “Hartford #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day” - sign up now to join me! #taxtherich www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
Hartford #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day · AFL-CIO
The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will continue to stand st...
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August 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I'm attending “Hartford #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day” - sign up now to join me! #taxtherich www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
When it comes to carbon emissions & their impact on climate change, the US is out of step with the world. open.substack.com/pub/sredfern... #climatechange #globalwarming #climatecrisis
A Tale of Two Climate Futures: US EPA vs The World
When it comes to carbon emissions and their impact on climate change, the current US administration is increasingly out of step with the world and with proven, fact-based science.
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August 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When it comes to carbon emissions & their impact on climate change, the US is out of step with the world. open.substack.com/pub/sredfern... #climatechange #globalwarming #climatecrisis
DOE proposed ruling reversing universally accepted facts connecting CO2 emissions & climate change. Public comments are open 'til 9/2, submit testimony. Paper filled w/ lies & oil industry propaganda. DM me if you need sample text www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... #climatechange #truthmatters
Notice of Availability: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) seeks public comment on the draft report produced by DOE's Climate Working Group (CWG), titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emi...
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August 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
DOE proposed ruling reversing universally accepted facts connecting CO2 emissions & climate change. Public comments are open 'til 9/2, submit testimony. Paper filled w/ lies & oil industry propaganda. DM me if you need sample text www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... #climatechange #truthmatters
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “Faithful Democracy: GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON Webinar” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
Faithful Democracy: GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON Webinar · John Lewis Actions
Join the Faithful Democracy Coalition, a multi-faith community of national organizations and congregations who share the moral imperative of fixing our democracy, as well as special guests from VoteRi...
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July 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
May 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
This is a cool video I caught on a hike today of clouds of pollen releasing from newly blooming trees below me in the winds! #nature #earthmonth
April 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is a cool video I caught on a hike today of clouds of pollen releasing from newly blooming trees below me in the winds! #nature #earthmonth
It’s a great weekend for the CT Boatshow in Essex where @savethesound.bsky.social is speaking and tabling… of course I picked the rainy day of the 3 days to work. But any day I can advocate for cleaner water & healthier communities is a good day!!! #environment #climate #conservation #earthmonth
April 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It’s a great weekend for the CT Boatshow in Essex where @savethesound.bsky.social is speaking and tabling… of course I picked the rainy day of the 3 days to work. But any day I can advocate for cleaner water & healthier communities is a good day!!! #environment #climate #conservation #earthmonth
In a pre #EarthDay event I spoke in Norwell, MA about "Climate Change in New England" on Saturday, sponsored by @appmtnclub.bsky.social and representing @savethesound.bsky.social #climate #nature #climatechange #environment
April 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In a pre #EarthDay event I spoke in Norwell, MA about "Climate Change in New England" on Saturday, sponsored by @appmtnclub.bsky.social and representing @savethesound.bsky.social #climate #nature #climatechange #environment
Out at the CT state capitol on Earth Day for the @savethesound.bsky.social and Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter “Honk for Climate Action” event #climate #earthday #environment
April 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Out at the CT state capitol on Earth Day for the @savethesound.bsky.social and Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter “Honk for Climate Action” event #climate #earthday #environment
Out at the CT state capitol on Earth Day for the @savethesound.bsky.social and Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter “Honk for Climate Action” event #climate #earthday #environment
April 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Out at the CT state capitol on Earth Day for the @savethesound.bsky.social and Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter “Honk for Climate Action” event #climate #earthday #environment