Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

KathyNC

posted 06/12/2007, comments (0)

Dad Takes The Cake

Dad is a very slow eater. I am not sure if he always was, but he sure is now. Granted, I am THRILLED he is eating well and enjoying what he eats, however, sometimes we cannot invest 2 hours in a meal so we have to try to hurry things along. As many of you know, hurrying someone along that has Alzheimer’s disease can really be a challenge. This... Read more Chevron

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JOAN

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posted 06/07/2007, comments (2)

THE LOSS OF THE MAN I MARRIED TO ALZHEIMER'S

I AM GRIEVING THE LOSS OF MY HUSBAND, EVEN THOUGH HIS PHYSICAL SELF IS STILL WITH ME.....HOWEVER IN A NURSING HOME. HE WILL BE THERE A YEAR JULY 24. I CANNOT HARDLY UNDERSTAND HIS SPEECH ANYMORE AND I'M NOT SURE IF HE CAN UNDERSTAND ME.EVEN THOUGH I SPEAK SHORT SENTENCES, WITH EMPHASIS ON MY WORDING. HE IS ALSO... Read more Chevron

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Bonnie

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posted 04/29/2007, comments (12)

Ashamed of my feelings

Hi, I'm new and hope this post won't upset anyone. My mother has always been a "me first" kind of person. She loves to be the center of attention, and has always hated it if someone received some unexpected money or bought something new. Anytime one of her children disagreed with her (there are 3 of us) she... Read more Chevron

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Karen Ortega

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posted 03/30/2007, comment (1)

adrenal adenomas

I care take for my 90 year old grandmother in law. Last month she was diagnosed with adrenal adenomas. I want to know if this complicates having alzheimers. This is very new to me. I'm lost and would greatly appreciate any advice or help anyone can give me. God bless all who have to care for or know anyone who has this... Read more Chevron

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Nancy D

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posted 03/27/2007, comment (1)

Problems of a caregiver

As a care giver I have been amazed at what is involved in caring for someone with alzheimers. My aunt (by marriage) is who I have taken over the care of. She is 83 years old. I have had her in assisted living for 16 months. She is the same today as she was in December, 2006. I guess that is a good thing. She has no idea how long she has been... Read more Chevron

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