People Who Are Caregivers
posted 08/28/2009, comment (1)
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 more
posted 07/24/2009, comment (1)
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 more
posted 07/02/2009, comment (1)
New Caregiver Support Group Soon To Start
Hello All Caregivers, As a caregiver myself I found the need to start a phoneline support group. Anyone interested in getting involved can e-mail me at caregiver_support_line@roadrunner.com Thank-you and I hope to hear from you! Karen
posted 06/12/2009, comments (2)
Until Alzheimer's We Do Part
I am a retired 33 year State of Tennessee employee who provided management and oversite to treatment facilities for juvenile delinquents. I thought I had seen it all and could deal with any situation that came my way. I was retired in October 2009 and we moved Mom into assisted living due to Alzheimer's the following January. ... Read more
