Friday, August 15, 2008

Ric Live from the Olympics

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Ricardo Gomez-Roji ha destacado como mercadólogo, locutor y productor de TV y radio para varias empresas de gran relevancia, por mencionar solo algunas Pillsbury, Ocean Spray, Miller Brewing, General Motors. Pero hoy, desarrolla el cargo más importante de su vida; cuidar a su padre Jesús que sufre de Alzheimer's.

Fue en agosto del 2007, cuando murió su querida madre Blanca Elena Roji de Gómez, que el decide renunciar a su trabajo con Univision/Palm Springs y dedicarse de tiempo completo a cuidar de su padre, quien es veterano de la guerra coreana, carpintero, excelente esposo, padre, tío, compadre, padrino y amigo. "Primeramente, lo veo como mi obligación y sobre todo mi deseo de atender a mi padre, tal como él me atendió a mi durante mi niñez y sorprendentemente hasta la fecha", dijo Gómez.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

YouTube - Extended Interview with Alzheimer's Caregiver, Ric Gomez

YouTube - Extended Interview with Alzheimer's Caregiver, Ric Gomez

Alzheimer's Facts & Figures

(from: http://www.kpbs.org/news/local;id=10909)


•Every 72 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s Diseas

•The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias amount to more than $148 billion annually

•A person with Alzheimer's disease will live an average of eight years and as many as 20 years or more from the onset of symptoms.

•More than 7 of 10 people with Alzheimer's disease live at home. Almost 75% of the home care is provided by family and friends. The remainder is "paid" care costing an average of $12,500 per year. Families pay almost all of that out-of-pocket.

•Half of all nursing home residents suffer from Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

•The average cost for nursing home care is $42,000 per year but can exceed $70,000 per year in some areas of the country.

The PBS and YouTube Interviews

These are the links to the interviews and the PBS program that features both my Pop, Jesus and myself. Check them out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTeXqE6slXY
http://www.kpbs.org/news/local;id=10909 - Later...

I'm Back!

Wow, I cannot believe that I have not posted anything since March, but I have been so busy with Pop and recording spots (commercials) that I have not paid much attention to my blog.
Nevertheless, I have much to report and I shall begin by saying that I will update a bit later in the day. Call me a procrastinator, but do call me.