Alzheimer's - All People Who Are Interested In "Caregiving"

Regina

daughter living with Mom.

posted 03/25/2009, comments (4)

Loving Daughter

My Mother turned 80 years old on April 7, 2008 and I see a big difference in her. I am one of nine children and I don't know how my mother has kept her faith, hope, and love all these years. She has lost her son age 27 killed by a train, a son by suicide (2005) and Michael age 51 (2007) from cancer. She just changed so much. I don't know how much... Read more Chevron

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David Roeltgen, MD

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posted 02/11/2009, comment (1)

Your Top Alzeheimer's Questions Answered

Over the last months, we have had some interesting and provocative comments from our readers and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for both reading this blog and taking the time to put their thoughts into words and replying. Also, I would like to address some of the important issues that the comments raise. First, in... Read more Chevron

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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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Helene Moore

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posted 01/16/2009, comments (2)

Adopt A Caregiver

Adopt A Caregiver is a program where communities are inspired to be aware of caregivers in their own community, and befriend them. Either by email, or phone, just connect and offer to listen, to understand what it's like to stand in their shoes. Together wecan wipe away some of the caregivers tears. Give the gift that lasts forever and costs... Read more Chevron

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Sofia

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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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