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    Carol Bradley Bursack

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    posted 08/17/2009, comments (0)

    Boomer Caregivers Can be a Force for Change in Nursing Homes

    Most of us would rather not have to live our last months or years in a nursing home. Certainly, almost no one would choose this option if all nursing homes were like the ones of past decades.   Based on military and prison hospitals and run for the efficiency of staff, the old nursing home model was a horror. Are there still homes like... Read moreChevron
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    posted 08/03/2009, comments (9)

    Getting Into Their Heads: The Advantages of Not Arguing With Someone Who Has Dementia

    "Where's my college ring?" This had become Dad's mantra during some months of his early demented years. I knew he hadn't gotten a ring when he graduated from college. His college career was interrupted by World War II, then work and a family. He went back to school during his work career. I, at age fourteen, attended his college graduation. I... Read moreChevron
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    Feels good to be home!

     Hi gang,    It seems  I have been everywhere but home. I really wanted to go to the Carribean but I loaded up the Rv and took off with no plans.. LOL  story of my life...  Most of my trip was out of cell service and air card service so it was hard to stay in touch with Mom, sometimes driving a long distance just... Read moreChevron
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    Ask And Ye Shall Recieve

    I belong to so many forums and newsites that I quickly forget which ones, unless they contact me. I like this site because if someone asks me a question directly, it will notify me, I don't have to come back on my own to see.   My sites are: www.caregiverrelief.com, http://discoverlongevitynow.com, http:alzheimersecrets.com/drugtrial/, oh... Read moreChevron
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    posted 07/13/2009, comments (8)

    Caregivers Often Suffer Unfounded Guilt

    Heads around the packed room were nodding as I spoke. Many listeners were grabbing tissues from strategically placed boxes. The head bobbing had started in earnest after I said, "There are times during this long journey when you'll look at the suffering elder and think, ‘Why can't you just die quickly?'"   I followed that... Read moreChevron
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