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All People Who Are Taking "none"

Bob DeMarco

Bob DeMarco

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posted 11/20/2009, comments (2)

Quote of the Day -- Caregivers

There are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.-- Rosalynn Carter   Are Alzheimer's Caregivers the Forgotten?   Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email    
Bill Hirdman

Bill Hirdman

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posted 10/30/2009, comments (17)

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 moreChevron
Sofia
posted 01/09/2009, comments (0)

Taking Antipsychotics? Make Sure You Know the Risks

The AP article released today reports on a study suggesting that the use of antipsychotic drugs may significantly increase a patient's death risk.    This may not be news to some, since reports on this subject have been published before (see a similar article from 2007).   The most recent article sets itself apart by reporting... Read moreChevron
Patti

Patti

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56YRS. OLD Believes in 'Do Unto Others'give a smile get one back
posted 12/10/2008, comments (2)

Patti Juarez

I am a care giver; I joined this sight for insight on caring for someone with dementia; how to give him the best care I can and help his wife understand what he might be going through. I'm not a nurse so I need to know what he can do and how far should I push. His wife says I'm a softy with him. He is 76yrs. old, and I don't know if its all... Read moreChevron
venisehughes

venisehughes

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Mother has Alzheimer's Stage 1 diagnosed by dr.
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 moreChevron
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