Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

Mazie

posted 03/19/2008, comments (2)

My Twin with dementia

It is not easy going in every day watching my twin go down hill. I am there for her. Her husband is there for her. She does not remember any of us being there.It is great she has 24/7 the Nursing Home is really good to her.The hard part if her husband keeps saying how much he misses her but he could not take care of her at home even with help. I... Read more Chevron

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PattyAnn1

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posted 03/19/2008, comment (1)

Alzheimers/dementia

I am a Certified Geriatric Nurse; specialized in Alzheimers and dementia and related disorders. I have worked in this field for 20 years. I have learned that each family situation is unique. I live in Canton, Michigan. Maybe I can help someone and give them back their life.

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Janice

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posted 03/12/2008, comments (5)

heartbroken

My heart aches as I look at my mother. She has suffered 5 brain surgeries, three last year and has fought so hard to recover physically. Six months ago she began manifesting symptoms of severe paranoia and delusions directed against me, her only daughter and sole care giver. I am heartbroken because her quality of life is horrible. Before 2007 she... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/04/2008, comments (13)

Caregiver of my mother-in-law

Hi My name is Pam and I am new here. I am a caregiver to my mother-in-law who has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. It has been a roller coaster ride with being told 3 years ago she has dementia and then being told no she don't have it. Then after being told she don't have it wondering why they kept her on Aricept. We finally got her... Read more Chevron

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skygram

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posted 03/02/2008, comments (9)

Early Onset

My husband diagnosed with early Alzheimer's 3 1/2 years ago. He was 55 years old. We have been through 2 years of research at Duke University. Apparently early Alzheimer's progresses faster than older people being diagnosed. We are presently in stage 6 and things are getting harder. I am sole caregiver for my husband but 3 weeks ago... Read more Chevron

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