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Eric J. Hall

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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)

Get Screened!

Sometimes unsolicited calls on busy, busy days let you know you're making a difference. So it was one day this past summer. I, along with my staff at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), were in the thick of planning our events to commemorate National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November. By sheer coincidence, a call came in... 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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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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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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