Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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David Roeltgen, MD

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Neurologist, Professor
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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 moreChevron
posted 02/11/2009, comments (6)|
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Author, Speaker, Radio Host
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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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Tellene

Tellene

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Pain survivor since 1976 - I hang in there...
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I have lived with chronic pain for 32 years, I am restricted in what I do, however, I am stubborn and have found alternate things that I can do. I make jewelry, I enjoy ceramics and woodburning.  I have to restrict my computer use due to pain in my neck and shoulders. I do things in spurts, I can clean my house by doing physical activity on... Read moreChevron
posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)|
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Mother has Alzheimer's Stage 1 diagnosed by dr.
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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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NFCA President
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It's National Family Caregivers Month

November is a time to recognize and support family caregivers, build awareness about our situation, and speak up for our rights. Each November since the mid-nineties, the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) has organized a national celebration and time of awareness in support of family caregivers. This year is no different. The NFC Month... Read moreChevron
posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)|
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