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Joseph

I am a retired postal worker coordinating care for my age 88 mom.

posted 11/21/2009, comment (1)

Dementia - When the Caregiver Is Abused

Performing the tasks of a caregiver is hard work. You have to prepare meals, manage medications, and perform a lot of varied cleaning tasks. It's hard to find some time for yourself. As days become weeks and weeks become months, fatigue from the routine can affect one's mood. The desire to do a good job and remain... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 11/20/2009, comments (2)

Quote of the Day -- Caregivers

There are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.-- Rosalynn Carter Are Alzheimer's Caregivers the Forgotten? Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email

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Joseph

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I am a retired postal worker coordinating care for my age 88 mom.

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (2)

Thoughts About Care Choices

When it becomes obvious that an elderly parent can no longer live alone, a bit of panic sets in. Some choices have to be made and they may conflict with the desires of the parent. Nobody wants to give up their independence. In the case of dementia, a person living alone begins to make mistakes that can have deadly... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (3)

Hospital Stays Can Be Detrimental to Loved Ones with Alzheimer's Disease

Mom had only two extended stays at the hospital after her diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. In both cases, I was a visible presence. Although I didn't stay with her overnight, I did hang out in her room for extended periods of time so that the medical staff were aware of my presence. And if there was a problem, I didn't hesitate to bring any... Read more Chevron

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Joseph

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posted 11/18/2009, comments (4)

Dementia - When Questions Repeat

My mother had lived alone for ten years after the death of my father in 1999. She moved from the family home into a condominium and gradually socialized, making 4 or 5 new neighbor friends. She would visit with them and chat on the telephone to pass the time. Between them and her brother and sister, she was well... Read more Chevron

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