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posted 10/03/2008, comments (2)

Baroness Warnock comments on Dementia

In a recent article out of the UK, Baroness Warnock known as the "moral philosopher" stated that she hopes people will soon be "licensed to put others down" who have become a burden on the health care system. She went on to say that anyone with dementia had the responsibility to commit suicide because of the burden they are on their... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

Yoga for People with Alzheimer’s is Showing Quality of Life Benefits

It wasn't the sight of today's movie stars trotting off to yoga classes taught by gurus, that got me into yoga. Most of those folks weren't even born when I began my yoga journey back in the mid-70s. I suffered from severe migraines. As a person who'd been born limber, I hadn't considered it necessary to do much to stay that way, but I... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/30/2008, comment (1)

See the Signs of Alzheimer's-- Free Guide Available

This free guide is an excellent resource and should be especially interesting to baby boomers. The guide includes: information about Alzheimer's disease, information about a prescription treatment option, a doctor discussion guide, and caregiving tips. While you are on the website obtaining this free resource guide you can also select an option... Read more Chevron

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Sandy

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posted 09/27/2008, comments (4)

Caregiver with dementia....comparable differences

I have been a caregiver to my son who has Learning differences and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Many of his learning differences are comparable to my deficits. Auditory memory,short term memory and written language. I had researched and found anything and everything to help my child. I always tried to put myself in his shoes...now, I am walking... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/03/2008, comment (1)

Don't Pull the Plug Too Soon!

When my mother had a heart attack and was in a coma for months, the doctor told us that she was without oxygen for far too long and that we should “pull the plug” because if she ever came to, “she’d just be a vegetable.” My father and I were so stunned and furious to be told such a thing and flatly refused. We decided... Read more Chevron

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