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Eric J. Hall

Eric J. Hall

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AFA Founder, CEO
posted 11/09/2009, comments (4)

Be Prepared for Flu Double-Whammy

Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease have so much on their plates already-so many responsibilities, so many everyday challenges and everyday crises to deal with, and so many fears of what may come tomorrow or even later today. All the news about the pervasiveness of the HINI flu and the possibility that the seasonal flu is on... Read moreChevron
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Christine Kennard

Christine Kennard

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posted 11/02/2009, comment (1)

Caregiver Skills for Managing Fecal Incontinence in Middle and Late Stage Alzheimer's

Fecal incontinence affects many people who have Alzheimer's disease. It can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease, but is more common in middle stage and very common in late stage Alzheimer's. There are caregiving stratagies to improve and, in some cases, eliminate bowel incontinence. Here's How!   Exclude Diseases That Cause of Fecal... Read moreChevron
windrivereagle

windrivereagle

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Husband's caregiver and member of AFA's Young-Onset Advisory Boar
posted 06/22/2008, comments (7)

Finding the Way Through Stage 2

I find myself navigating through Stage 2 dilemas on a wing and a prayer. The decision I am now faced with is how to care for Jim when I return to school in the fall. He has been working as a varsity high school coach the past year and loves it. He's fullfilling his life-long dream. He's not able to stay home by himself anymore so I am going... Read moreChevron
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