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vivbone

posted 03/18/2009, comments (0)

Happy ending (for now) - stepmom keeps dog

I asked a question about taking a dog from a violant alzeimers patient a few days ago. I wanted to let all the very helpful people who answered my question, and anyone who's interested, know that both she and my father get to stay home (definitely their preference) for now. Yeah!! My stepmother hasn't had any violent outburst in a little while,... Read more Chevron

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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 02/02/2009, comments (4)

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 more Chevron

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Krista H.

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posted 12/31/2008, comment (1)

My Father Has Alzheimer's and This Has Been Hard For Me.

I have been blogging about my fathers progress and sharing stories for others to feel they are not alone. Krista Alzheimer's Team www.alzheimersteam.com

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Hazel

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posted 11/29/2008, comments (13)

frustrated and need help

this is my first time reaching out to others. My husband has had alziemers for five years, and Icould use some suggestions on how to make him understand answers to his questions. I feel I am repeating myself several times with no success and increased frustration for both of us. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hazel

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