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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

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Sharing meals with our loved ones as dementia takes its toll

Until I became a full-time employee at a newspaper, I'd made my noon hour the regular time for a daily visit with my elders in a nearby nursing home. Early on, that meant picking my mother up at her apartment and taking her along with me to see Dad who was the first to need nursing home care.   Eventually, Mom needed nursing home care, as... Read moreChevron
posted 01/13/2011, comments (2)|
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Leah

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Living with Dementia: Dementia Just Makes The Job Harder, Not Necessarily Impossible

One should be very careful when promising something. I never imagined the scenario I am now living through when I promised to take guardianship over my old friend. I envisioned she'd live much longer and in good health-and then, she would die. Not this time! My dear friend is now in a nursing home and not making progress. And my... Read moreChevron
posted 01/11/2011, comments (10)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

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How Did Your 2010 Resolutions Go?

To many of us, a new year signifies a new start. We decide that, when the new year arrives, we will eat in a more healthful manner, exercise more, stand up to family members, friends or co-workers who are treating us disrespectfully, stop swearing, be a better spouse or parent and, of course, be a better caregiver. And we sometimes do these... Read moreChevron
posted 12/30/2010, comments (0)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

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It’s Christmas Day: Are You Enjoying It?

Many people are celebrating Christmas Day, today, December 25th. Caregivers may find the word "celebrating" a little over the top, but try not to be too dismissive.   If you are caring for a parent or spouse who doesn't recognize you for who you are, that doesn't mean your efforts are unappreciated. Know that on some level, your love is... Read moreChevron
posted 12/21/2010, comments (0)|
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Leah

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Living with Dementia: Becoming a Caregiver

Oh, my gosh!!! I, suffering from vascular dementia myself, am now a CAREGIVER for another dementia sufferer!!! I have been writing from the viewpoint of someone with dementia-and now I can write from the viewpoint of someone with dementia who is dealing with someone with dementia/Alzheimer's. As of this moment, I do not know what type of... Read moreChevron
posted 12/20/2010, comments (6)|
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