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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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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 11/10/2009, comments (2)

Your Dog Can Provide Support as a Therapy Animal

Zoe, my miniature schnauzer, currently is snoring on a pillow nearby on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Now 15 years of age, Zoe still exhibits the calmness and the sweet disposition that was always welcome at Mom's nursing home. I still can picture how Zoe would sit in Mom's lap as I would push Mom's wheelchair down the hallway. As residents... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (2)

The trouble with AD's care

I just came across to this article in US News website: http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/best-nursing-homes/2009/03/11/the-trouble-with-alzheimers-care-one-familys-story.html I think this is an article that the families with AD elders need to read to watch out for when they consider a nursing home or assisted living for AD... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (3)

Laws in Nursing home

A lot of people seem to think nursing homes impose restraints on the residents when they are agitated. In 1987, the new reform act stops the restraints in the federal funded homes. The article below lists out the rules. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Laws Protecting Nursing Home... Read more Chevron

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