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DaugterInLaw

DaugterInLaw

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Female, web designer, likes gardening and gaming
posted 08/28/2009, comment (1)

Another bad day

FTD .... When the time comes for a home, start early on your search considering FTD, many homes for the elderly discriminate against people with FTD because they wander and are so uncontrollable and thus a liability. I do have a home caretaker a few days a week and do not know what I would do without her. My husband works 40 hour weeks, so I feel... Read moreChevron
Warman Home Care

Warman Home Care

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posted 08/24/2009, comment (1)

Grandparent's Day Contest

Grandparent's Day, being September 13, is right around the corner. Have you had a senior citizen impact your life in a positive way? This fall, we are going to honor those special individuals with a "Warman Fuzzy" Photo and Video Contest. You can honor the senior citizens in your life by entering photos or videos of them, with a favorite memory... Read moreChevron
Diana Lawless

Diana Lawless

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posted 08/21/2009, comment (1)

Expressing Emotions

My father has early onset alzheimers.  I have 3 siblings and we are working together in amazing ways to figure out next steps.   But, as you would expect, we aren't always in agreement.  And we don't know how to express disagreement.   I've been feeling emotional about all of this lately and sense it from everyone.  I... Read moreChevron
LisaIsHere
posted 08/09/2009, comments (8)

Maintaining weight/not able to gain weight during late stages of alzheimers

I have a question? My mother has early onset alzheimers and has had it for 8 years now. She eats a lot, and a variety of fruits, good meals, etc, but she has lost a lot of weight over the last year or two and doesn't seem to be able to gain any weight. I fed her huge meals one week and she gained barely a pound. Is this normal?... Read moreChevron
Donahue Vanderhider, MSG

Donahue Vanderhider, MSG

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posted 07/27/2009, comment (1)

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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