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sekaiward
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| REMARRIED SPOUSE CAREGIVER STUDY
Are you in a late-life remarriage - at least a second marriage - and
caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of memory
loss? If so, researchers at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor wa
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gemini
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| I am helping my cousin out with her mother, who is 73. She is acting different than she has in the past. She is not functioning as well in her house. She was very neat, but now her house is really messy. She has changed her social habits too; she... more |
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szombathelyi
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| I am a social worker working in a senior apart. community and NO it's not a "normal" part of aging. You are describing dementia or Alzheimers however, it depends on how long this has been going on etc. ther are many reasons senios can suffer from dem... more |
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szombathelyi
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| I work with seniors. I am always upset to hear Dr.s dismiss this behavior. Have her doc do a mini mental exam plus a test called the "clock test". There are several other types of tests that will show you a better pic of what's up. Don't settle for i... more |
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brendar
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| Are you able to take her to a Geriatric Specialist? Sounds like the beginnings of something--depression, dementia, heart problems....
It might be worth it to rule some things out, and find out if there are any medications that might help her. more |
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szombathelyi
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| Thanks Brenda, that may be our next step. I did get her doctor to agree to several tests. She's been having meds monitored now and is on antibiotics for a UTI. I work with seniors too and have numerous health issues. Don't know how much longer I can ... more |
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szombathelyi
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| Mom keeps taking too many meds. She has dementia which may be the result of many problems or simply Alzheimers. She refuses to let anyone assist with her meds & has taken too many. We are afraid she will OD, what can I do??? more |
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catfish_hunter
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| Is anyone going to the Caregiver Town Hall Meeting on April 3? Did anyone see the first caregiver show on channel 10? Boy was that something else! I sure am goin to speak up at the meeting at the zoofari center on next saturday. more |
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