Alzheimer's - People Who Are Friend/Family

Joseph

I am a retired postal worker coordinating care for my age 88 mom.

posted 11/07/2009, comments (2)

A Streetcar Named Delusion - When Dementia Takes You For A Ride

In the ten months that I have closely observed my 88 year old mother's mental health decline with "Unspecified Dementia", few things are more heartbreaking than seeing her live with increasing episodes of delusion. The delusions can range from harmless goofy little things to very frightful, terrifying experiences. These episodes can... Read more Chevron

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Holly Summers

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posted 10/03/2009, comments (9)

No where to turn

I live in Florida and my parents live in Ohio. My mom was diagnosed about 3 years ago. In the past year she has gone downhill quick. When she talks she doesn't make sense anymore. My parents are visiting me now and it has been hard for me but my dad still doesn't seem to understand everything he should be doing for... Read more Chevron

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Moxi21

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posted 09/04/2009, comments (2)

Early On-Set AD

Just wanted to see if there are any other adult children of parents who have Early On-Set AD. Just looking to find others out there in a similar situation. It's tough finding an outlet that caters to someone like me.

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Diana Lawless

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posted 08/21/2009, comment (1)

Expressing Emotions

My father has early onset alzheimers. I have 3 siblings and we are working together in amazing ways to figure out next steps. But, as you would expect, we aren't always in agreement. And we don't know how to express disagreement. I've been feeling emotional about all of this lately and sense it from everyone. I... Read more Chevron

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LisaIsHere

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posted 08/09/2009, comments (8)

Maintaining weight/not able to gain weight during late stages of alzheimers

I have a question? My mother has early onset alzheimers and has had it for 8 years now. She eats a lot, and a variety of fruits, good meals, etc, but she has lost a lot of weight over the last year or two and doesn't seem to be able to gain any weight. I fed her huge meals one week and she gained barely a pound. Is this normal?... Read more Chevron

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