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debbie0413
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| Hi everyone. Both of my parents suffered from Alzheimer's disease. They are both gone now, but I think about them so much that I decided to start a blog about them. You can visit my blog at:
blog.touchstonememories.com. Feel free to add comments o... more |
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User Name:
bjacobs
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| Where can someone go to get information about forming an advocacy group for a group of residents at a nursing home? ALso, what is the best way to get a clear view of rights of family members in dealing with facilities that you feel are below standa... more |
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debbie0413
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| I really benefited from an ombudsman program in Washington state. Back in the early summer of 2006, the assisted living facility where my mom lived in Olympia basically "kicked" her out because of some soft falls she was having. They basically told
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KathyNC
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| My name is Kathy and I care for my 79 year old Dad who has Alzheimer's and lives with me in North Carolina.
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debbie0413
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| Hi, my name is Debbie and I oversaw the care of both of my parents who had Alzheimer's from 2001 to 2008. For most of that time I was doing the long-distance thing, with my parents in Washington state and I lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Often seei
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szombathelyi
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| Boy, are u in good shape if you can tell any lighthearted stories. Good for you. Humor can help many people in this same situation well, that, exercise and tons of wine!!! Not necessarily in that order either. more |
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User Name:
beany
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| I was recently the caregiver for my parent. i still do the job but i am not anylonger getting paid for it. i was terminated for not remembering to call and punch out. yes this is true and no lie. does anyone know of any place that hires you to care f... more |
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User Name:
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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User Name:
karenkpm54
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| Hi everybody I am new to this site, I am a caregiver to my 55 year husband who had an accicent June 07. He is a spinal cord injury at T12 level with additional medical issues. We are currently back in the hospital. Folks I am in this alone and I feel... more |
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cmans9
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| Take time out for yourself. You don't have to be at the hospital every waking moment. Take a walk. Or just go home and watch a good movie. Try to get away from the situation for a while. My husband spent 9 months in hospitals and rehabs due to s... more |
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szombathelyi
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| You sure aren't alone. I care for my mom who has dementia. I have cared for her one way or another all of my life. She was an alcoholic, had a nervous breakdown and now this. All I can say is listen to this>>>> NO MATTER WHAT! Take some t... more |
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User Name:
cmans9
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| Hi. I have been caregiving for quite a while. I helped my mom take care of my dad from 2004-2006 until he passed away. He had parkinson's disease and other issues. When he passed, my mom took up drinking more then normal along with pills. So, on... more |
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User Name:
hiplaces4u
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| I have a father who is 88 that is dying from 3rd Stage Bladder Cancer. He wants to be home in the worse way to come home and die. I would like nothing more than to take care of him, but he was home for 3 days and ended up in the hospital because he... more |
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User Inactive
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| Has anyone had good experiences with an in-home care service? I really need a break from caregiving! I don't understand what adult day care places are all about. Can anyone give me some info? more |
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kimjakie
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| My mom was diagnosed with Dementia and was placed in the hospital but because she wanders they had what they call sitters come in and sit with her. They were great so good in fact that now she is home and when I'm set up I'm hiring them again. I don'... more |
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User Inactive
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| My mom goes to an adult day care place twice a week for help with bathing and personal care. She stays the entire day. They do social activities. Also, they have a place for her to lay down when she needs to. She is in a wheelchair. It works out... more |
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User Name:
JoEllenV
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| I'm looking for information on how my Mom (primary caregiver of my father) and the rest of the family can respond when my father responds in an angry way when we talk to him. Do we just ignore it, confront him, or what. What resources or information ... more |
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Trish
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| Hi JoEllen, I am Pat from th eFamily Caregiver Support Network. I am a caregiver too and I will be watching the board now. I typed one answer but got an error message so I am trying again.
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User Name:
belinda1
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| Hey everyone, my name is Belinda and i am studying fourth year psychology at Swinburne University in Melbourne,
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User Name:
belinda1
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| Hey everyone, my name is Belinda and i am studying fourth year psychology at Swinburne University in Melbourne,
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User Name:
SpiritCares
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| SpiritCares Project
Internet-Based Research Study
The SpiritCares project is a research study examining the demands and potential rewards of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. Your participation in the study may help researchers l
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User Name:
anj_81588
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| I don't personally take care of anybody, but my aunt has become legally blind. She has to have somebeody there with her 24/7. My grandmother has had to quit her job and stay home with her. Herself along with my grandfather both have to have numero... more |
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User Name:
Gemini
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| Hi everybody! Yes i went to the town hall meeting this spring, it was great! We have been so busy this summer...you know how it is. Sometimes I feel like I am spinning my wheels and treading water. It's one thing after another. I have been feeling so
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User Name:
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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User Name:
debisosic
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| hello all!
I am a social worker and I do case managment for the elderly. I recently came across a device that helps when people wander with Alzheimer's and or dementia. ... more |
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