Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

Karen Ortega

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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posted 03/17/2007, comments (5)

I'm I all alone in being all alone

I was just browsing and came across this site..Thought I would post and see if there is anyone else out there that cares for someone with demencia and is the only one (no help). I had my mom move in with me about 8 months ago. We have good days and bad days but somedays I just go off to the other room and cry. I wait on her hand and foot and... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/15/2007, comments (2)

MOM KNOWS

WHEN YOU HAVE SOMEONE YOU LOVE SO MUCH, WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART, SOUL AND BODY THAT HAS SUCH A DISEASE AS ALZHIMERS YOU BECOME SO DISTRAUGHT AND DEVASTATED... I DID NOT KNOW THAT I COULD SHED SO MANY TEARS.. MY WONDERFUL MOTHER,AGE 88, WAS DIAGNOZED WITH THIS DISEASE APPX. 12 YEARS AGO...... IT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST 12 YEARS OF MY LIFE....I AM A... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/28/2007, comments (2)

You are not alone! Remember to pray, cat-nap, share, laugh, smile and hug yourself frequently!

Care for yourself & your loved one with faith, love, family & culture! I am a different kind of caregiver presently, but I did live with my mother and I know what it is like! I am now a long distance caregiver which coordinates her care and am still on 24/7 call. I know there are some long distance... Read more Chevron

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