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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 02/02/2009, comments (4)

Depression Prevalent in Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia

When I began caring for my elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed), I was shocked to read that family caregivers are often more depressed than those they care for. And caregivers who have a chronic illness have a 63% higher death rate than their peers of the same age. A year later, without a day off with my... Read more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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venisehughes

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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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Sandy

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I have vascular dementia. Living with faith and determination.

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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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Spotted Dog

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I am 57 diagnosed in March 08 with Early Onset Alzheimer's

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (7)

The Responsibility Police Are Gone

Hello Everyone, Amazing, the Responsibility Police, sometimes known as the Guilt Patrol, or the You Gotta Guys, are gone from my life as I knew it. I realized this wonderful fact this morning when I woke. It just popped into my head. They are gone! I only have to take care of myself today. I am only responsible for me. Me... Read more Chevron

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