People Who Are Living With Alzheimer's

Leah

has vascular dementia

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Living with Dementia Means Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst

I am noticing an increase in my short term memory loss. Everywhere. Throughout the day. And I cannot remember ONE incident to tell you about. I CAN tell you about how it makes me feel to experience this. After all, having Vascular Dementia is not the same as having Alzheimer’s. Both do involve memory and the mind. With Vascular Dementia,... Read more Chevron

posted 02/13/2012, comments (3)|

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NC

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In-home care and nursing home

Many people often wonder when is the good time to send the dementia elders to the nursing home and how long should the elders be kept at a private home. There are many articles that talk about it. There are many good ideas in the website eldercarelink. For families, this is a tough question and every elder is different. There is no... Read more Chevron

posted 11/01/2010, comments (3)|

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Barry Pankhurst

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A British subject and expatriate that now resides in Indonesia

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Tidal wave, earthquake & Featured Poet of the month all in one week

My dear friends Just thought that now the internet is back on line I'd best send you a message to let you all know that all is well in the area of Indonesia where we live which is some distance away from the two devastated areas, the only problems it caused up until today was that the internet service went down and we kept having... Read more Chevron

posted 10/28/2010, comment (1)|

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Vernon

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Search out and remain cognizant of the Spiritual Realm.

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Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support - Part II

Three Vital Essentials For Proper Alzheimer's Care Giving While there are indeed Three Vital Essentials, often only two are held in high esteem as responsibilities integral to Proper Alzheimer's Care Giving. The Third though, although somewhat intangible, is considered by wise Caregivers to be the most... Read more Chevron

posted 05/24/2010, comments (0)|

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jopoto

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Living With Alhzeimer's

Hello To All: I have been living with AD & FTD, for several years now. This disease is very unforgiving and impartial and allows no survivors. I appeared in the HBO series The Alhziemers Project. I also run a blog about my journey and invite all to come and participate. I also have guess bloggers on the site. You can find us at:... Read more Chevron

posted 04/14/2010, comments (0)|

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