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KATHY WALKER
07/23/08

Where can my family find placement for a violent Alz dad--Greenville, SC?

Dad is 76, formally diagnosed w/Alz 5 yrs ago, but had begun long before that. My mom, also 76, was his caregiver all those yrs and refused help, even support groups. 3 mos ago he became violent and we only found out on Fathers Day when we saw the bruises on Mom's throat, arms & face. When...
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