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Joseph

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

posted 11/07/2009, comments (2)

A Streetcar Named Delusion - When Dementia Takes You For A Ride

In the ten months that I have closely observed my 88 year old mother's mental health decline with "Unspecified Dementia", few things are more heartbreaking than seeing her live with increasing episodes of delusion. The delusions can range from harmless goofy little things to very frightful, terrifying experiences. These episodes can... Read more Chevron

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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 11/05/2009, comments (4)

Later Stage Dementia - Some Common Ground For Communication

My 88 year old mother has "unspecified" dementia. She presents all of the classic Alzheimer's disease dementia characteristics. Since January 2009, she has slipped quickly from someone who was having occasional memory problems, but could carry on a relevant conversation, to someone who now speaks about her delusions as though they... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/30/2009, comments (15)

We loved ones are not alone!

I came on tonight to post about feelings and family, both good and bad. I instantly saw a posting by Diane W.. Thank you for your words and the find on the book. Also, I am so sorry but yet releived to hear about your mom.. Releived do to the fact that I am the one that is in pain in my family. I wish both good and bad with... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/27/2009, comment (1)

11 Tips to Help with a Loved One's Disorientation

The disorientation of a loved one with dementia is a particularly vexing challenge for caregivers. Therefore, I was very excited to find a tipsheet prepared by the Texas A&M System's Agrilife Extension about caring for a disoriented person. Here are 11 suggestions from the tipsheet:1. Simplify routines and reduce choices. At this... Read more Chevron

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Leah

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posted 10/27/2009, comments (6)

Choose Life Over Dementia

This week's post is directed to those people with some form of dementia. You are not alone. You are not going crazy. You are not losing it...well, maybe a little...but not all at once. There's still time to be YOU to live a full life. Dementia is a diagnosis. A tragic one, to say the least. But... Read more Chevron

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