Saturday, February 11, 2012

People Who Are Caregivers

Diane W

Diane W

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Seeking other caregivers of Alzheimer's Parent

A Poem with a message..

THE WOODEN BOWLA frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off the spoon onto the floor. When he... Read moreChevron
Concerned daughter

Concerned daughter

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The best birthday present ever!

This last weekend was my 55th birthday, but my first since my mother died in May. My father is in memory care since a heart surgery in January. He has vascular dementia and delirium that comes and goes. When I find him doing well on a Friday night I either spend the night at his "condo", bring him to our house or up to the lake. Friday I took him... Read moreChevron
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daughter

someone to talk to about my mother,who has alzheimers
DaugterInLaw

DaugterInLaw

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Female, web designer, likes gardening and gaming

Another bad day

FTD .... When the time comes for a home, start early on your search considering FTD, many homes for the elderly discriminate against people with FTD because they wander and are so uncontrollable and thus a liability. I do have a home caretaker a few days a week and do not know what I would do without her. My husband works 40 hour weeks, so I feel... Read moreChevron
Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

Alzheimer's Care Group/Sollievo

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Be Home Live Life

Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips               Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia.  Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved... Read moreChevron

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