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Jacqueline Marcell

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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 moreChevron
posted 02/02/2009, comments (4)|
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I said "Goodbye" to Acid Reflux

I was an acid reflux sufferer for about 5 years. I was taking Nexium for 2 years and still was suffering even with the medication.  Two years ago, I was introduced to a water ionizer which produces an alkaline water when hooked up to my kitchen faucet. After 3 months of drinking an alkaline water, my heartburns went away. That was the best... Read moreChevron
posted 01/16/2009, comments (4)|
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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
posted 01/09/2009, comments (0)|
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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
posted 12/10/2008, comments (6)|
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I have vascular dementia. Living with faith and determination.
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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 moreChevron
posted 09/27/2008, comments (4)|
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