Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Joseph

Joseph

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I am a retired postal worker who used to coordinate care for my elderly mom.

When Life's End Nears

My mother has had the symptoms of dementia for two years.  In the beginning, it was mild and manageable.  The dementia occurred in the aftermath of a stroke that might have gone unnoticed, except for the slight sag in the corner of her mouth.  Other symptoms developed as time passed and mom grew tired sooner in the afternoon. ... Read moreChevron
Marly

Marly

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Love meeting ppl. Always there for others'. Like to hear from u!

Discussing any Illness', lending an ear if you just want to talk, Healthcare Aide for 15yrs.

I am honestly interested in any sorts' of diseases'. My heart goes out to all of you people whoever you are, wherever you are. Since I've been home I miss the conversations that I had with in home clients, they made my day and I am hoping that at least some of you will make my day as well. Don't ever think that something is to small/big. What... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2010, comments (0)|
Marly

Marly

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Love meeting ppl. Always there for others'. Like to hear from u!

Discussing any Illness', lending an ear if you just want to talk, Healthcare Aide for 15yrs.

I am honestly interested in any sorts' of diseases'. My heart goes out to all of you people whoever you are, wherever you are. Since I've been home I miss the conversations that I had with in home clients, they made my day and I am hoping that at least some of you will make my day as well. Don't ever think that something is to small/big. What... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2010, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

Refusing to Visit an Elder in a Care Center

The holiday season is, by nature, a time when many go back to wherever "home" is, to visit aging parents. In Home for the Holidays: Be Prepared, I wrote about some issues that can accompany these visits, such as the shock of seeing a parent in worse shape than expected, and the flip side of that, problems for the hands-on caregiver to handle in... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

Loneliness In Elders Cause for Concern

I've always needed a lot of solitude, or "alone time," as I've called it. Since I was a small child caught up in books, I was aware that I am different than most people I know. If I tell people I'm not "social," they always, always, disagree. It seems that, because I am friendly and easy to talk to, people assume I'm social.   Humans are... Read moreChevron

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