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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (0)

“I Still Do” Offers Powerful Insight Into Alzheimer’s Through Art

During the last few years there has been an explosion of books on Alzheimer's disease. Some are "how-to" books with specific advice on coping with the many difficulties of the disease. Many are medical in nature and some are personal stories. Most are emotionally touching in that this disease is a family disease that changes the lives of each... Read more Chevron

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Leah

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (5)

Dementia: To Know or Not To Know, A Ponderance

A reader posed a most intriguing question to me giving me pause for thought: Would I, if I had it to do over again, want to know my diagnosis of dementia? I answered in fifty words or less...but the question begs for further exploration. Each of us is different-that's a "duhhhh" statement if I ever heard one; but it's so... Read more Chevron

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Diane W

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Seeking other caregivers of Alzheimer's Parent

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (2)

A Poem with a message..

THE WOODEN BOWLA frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off the spoon onto the floor. When he... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 11/02/2009, comment (1)

Caregiver Skills for Managing Fecal Incontinence in Middle and Late Stage Alzheimer's

Fecal incontinence affects many people who have Alzheimer's disease. It can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease, but is more common in middle stage and very common in late stage Alzheimer's. There are caregiving stratagies to improve and, in some cases, eliminate bowel incontinence. Here's How! Exclude Diseases That Cause of Fecal... Read more Chevron

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Bill Hirdman

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posted 10/30/2009, comments (15)

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 more Chevron

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