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Dorian Martin

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posted 06/20/2008, comments (2)

Planning My Mother's and Lorraine's Traveling Funeral

My mother made her final wishes very clear: (1)  No use of medical methods (such as a feeding tube) to extend her life; (2) Cremate her body; (3) Spread her ashes in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.   We began to follow Wish 1 last year about this time when she could no longer swallow solid food. Mom passed away in September 2007.... Read moreChevron
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Eric J. Hall

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (3)

When Will the Alzheimer's Disease Death Rate Stop Climbing?

Top ten lists are "hot" these days. This week, one of great interest to all of us hit the headlines. It was bad news in the news. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its annual list of the leading causes of death in the United States. For years, we've watched Alzheimer's disease climb the ladder, but this year it took a... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/16/2008, comments (4)

Coping with Disinhibited and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

There have been a number of questions on OurAlzheimer's.com about the difficulties of coping with disinhibited and inappropriate sexual behavior exhibited by people with Alzheimer's disease. I thought it might be helpful to try to address some of the issues surrounding this sensitive subject and to give some caregiver tips on how to... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/09/2008, comment (1)

Mouth Care Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease

When people have Alzheimer's disease they are sometimes unable to accurately communicate their needs. Sometimes a reason for disturbed behavior can be that the person is feeling uncomfortable, is in pain or is just plain bored. So when we are giving care to someone with Alzheimer's, we should ensure that we have carried out basic nursing care... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/08/2008, comment (1)

2 Parents, 2 Hospitals, and the Beginning of My Health Care Approach

One of the defining moments in my life as a caregiver happened in early 2004. Just days into the New Year, my father shared with me that he had blockage in his carotid arteries that was going to require surgery. My mother, whose lungs were ravaged by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and who was having significant short term memory... Read moreChevron
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