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Bill Hirdman

posted 06/28/2009, comments (2)

Boring with out Mom

I miss my mom terribly. She now lives so far away. I can only imagine how it must feel for others that have their loved one even farther than I. I talk with her on the phone as much as I can. It just doesn't fill the void of having her here with me. I constantly think back of the good ol days! the humor it brought to me and the sad... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/12/2009, comments (3)

Mom was fired!!!

I call Mom all the time and at times I think that I call to much. How can you call to much though?? I miss her terribly. I drive 2 hours each way to visit and wish she was closer. I can't imagine what some of you feel who's loved one is further away than mine...Yikes... So, today Mom was very happy to hear from me but she had... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/12/2009, comments (2)

Until Alzheimer's We Do Part

I am a retired 33 year State of Tennessee employee who provided management and oversite to treatment facilities for juvenile delinquents. I thought I had seen it all and could deal with any situation that came my way. I was retired in October 2009 and we moved Mom into assisted living due to Alzheimer's the following January. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/01/2009, comment (1)

Caregiver Skills for Severe Stage Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages. The severe stage of Alzheimer's suggests that it is probably around five years since the disease was first diagnosed. Bodily functions are now failing. The caregiver has, over the years, taken on more and more responsibility for the care and wellbeing of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/22/2009, comments (3)

Life is different now

Hi everyone!! Sorry I have been gone so long from this site but so much has happened in the last month!. First off, I have placed Mom in a facility about two hours from my home. My Mom has little money and so I searched and searched to find somewhere I would be comfortable at. Then there was money issues.. HOLY CRAP,... Read more Chevron

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