Friday, February 10, 2012

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DaugterInLaw

DaugterInLaw

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Female, web designer, likes gardening and gaming
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Another bad day

FTD .... When the time comes for a home, start early on your search considering FTD, many homes for the elderly discriminate against people with FTD because they wander and are so uncontrollable and thus a liability. I do have a home caretaker a few days a week and do not know what I would do without her. My husband works 40 hour weeks, so I feel... Read moreChevron
posted 08/28/2009, comment (1)|
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ReturnToJoy

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Author of Return to Joy
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5 Steps to Compassionate Caregiving

Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or... Read moreChevron
posted 05/15/2009, comment (1)|
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Kiessa

Kiessa

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Life History Books

I am a social worker who has worked in the field of memory care and end-of-life care, recently transitioning to my own business.  I create life history books to help individuals and families connect with past accomplishments, pride, and relationships, particularly when memory loss threatens this connection.  Visit my website.
posted 05/14/2009, comment (1)|
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Regina

Regina

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daughter living with Mom.
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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 moreChevron
posted 03/25/2009, comments (4)|
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Grateful

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FDA seeking YET stricter regulations on opiod control

I'm sorry, but this article infuriated me. Are we moving backwards? I am in chronic pain, can't get a pain doctor to deal with it because guess what?? At least in Michigan (U of M especially), pain managment as a course in college is an ELECTIVE for "doctors to be" and not required. So as they graduate and get their little prescription pads they... Read moreChevron
posted 02/24/2009, comments (2)|
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