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User Name: 
daughterinstres

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My 85 yr old mother suffered a health crisis 2 yrs ago and her health has been in a steady decline since. Six weeks ago she went into a nursing home and my previously loving mother has been replaced with this mad woman who spends her days plotting he... more

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User Name: 
kristi13618

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I have worked in a nursing home for 5 years, 2 of those as an LPN and the remainder as the nurse's aide. Yes, the confusion is normal. Any move for someone that becomes elderly with failing health is causes confusion. Sometimes they start to "come ou... more
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kristi13618

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My husband and I have been married for almost a year, come August and we have been together for 2 years. When i met him i thought the world of him, i still do, but he was injured while in the Army. He has a right knee injury that prevents him from mo
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User Name: 
grayirisyvonne

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Hi, I'm Yvonne. Is there a friend out there? I am new here. If you asked me, these days, how I feel I would have to say I am stressed and overwhelmed in the worst way. I've lost myself and I can not, with mere words, express how deep that runs into m
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User Name: 
lindam

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Hi Yvonne,  I am the oldest in my family.  Mom is 84 and I am her caregiver.  She was quite the lady and still is.  She achieved much recognition for her skills and abilities.  Therefore, I cannot say I am her caregiver.  I tell others I just keep th
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User Name: 
tammi

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It is so important to pre-plan the "inevitable" DEATH- We run and hide from the discussion but pre-planning and arranging YOUR wishes helps reduce stress for all loved ones involved. more
User Name: 
rkmrn

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I am a Registered Nurse/Social Worker who has worked in the home health and hospice field for many years.  What I have found to be a major deficiency in the client's plan of care is a definite lack of training and education we provide to the patients... more

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