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Kristi Marie Gott

posted 04/01/2009, comments (2)

Alzheimers and Pets

Five peacocks, a 20 pound tomcat, several large exotic birds and a Collie who looked like Lassie are some of the pets that Alzheimers patients I've known have owned. An Alzheimers diagnosis can mean that caregiving at home and future planning includes the patient and the pets. Love and affection... Read more Chevron

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Mother has Alzheimer's Stage 1 diagnosed by dr.

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posted 12/10/2008, comments (6)

HELP!!! Mom has alzheimers stage 1

I am the caregiver of my 72 yr old mother I have 4 children and we all reside in her home together. She doesn't think that anything is wrong with her, but of course she does things and forgets immediately. She can never concentrate on getting washed up, she will not take a bath or shower. She refuses to allow someone to come into the home and help... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (9)

How Your Voice and Words Can Affect a Loved One During the Death Process

I've learned many valuable lessons as I've attended the deaths of loved ones. It's hard to place a value on any of them. However, one that I'll keep close to my heart is the value of the spoken word, even as a person in a coma nears death. As my mother's body was shutting down, her limbs looked as though they were rotting, but her heart... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 09/13/2008, comment (1)

Study Shows B Vitamin Deficiencies Contribute to Memory Disorder

A Newswise article titled, "B-Vitamin Deficiency May Cause Vascular Cognitive Impairment," caught my eye, as I'm always looking for ways that we can help prevent dementia and other health problems through nutritional or other safe and readily available means. This particular article is about a Tufts University study that "...used an experimental... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 07/10/2008, comment (1)

Arthritis Drug Studies Show Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease

Another day, another study. Still, new studies interest me, as they show the diverse ways brilliant minds are approaching the Alzheimer's mystery. An article on dailymail.co.uk titled, "New hope for Alzheimer's sufferers after new treatment 'restores memory in minutes,'" explains a nearly magical response by a person with Alzheimer's... Read more Chevron

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