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Teri Bailey

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posted 12/28/2007, comments (4)

The Gift of Placement

In August I was agonizing over placing my husband in a small board and care home; now in December I am rejoicing over my decision to do just that.  The months of adjustment are over for both of us --- actually, for Dick, it was an easy adjustment --- for me, not quite so.  But here we are about to move into 2008 -- twelve years into this... Read moreChevron
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Debra

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posted 12/27/2007, comments (2)

I am new at this, and I need help

My Mom was diagnosed with "Dementia" one year ago. She has been taking Namenda and Aricept. I'm not sure what to expect or how to deal with this. She lives with me and my fiance. Over the past year, I have found myself getting angry, and actually yelled at her for not remembering something. This brought me here. I need help!
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posted 12/20/2007, comment (1)

Looking for a guest speaker

Hi: I am looking to host a volunteer guest speaker at Sunrise Senior Living in Stamford, Connecticut. The speaker should be an expert pertaining to Alzheimer's. You could be a physician, a caregiver, or alternative therapist. Please let me know if you're interested. There's a whole lot of knowledge to be shared and it... Read moreChevron
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posted 12/14/2007, comment (1)

Pick's Disease

Can someone tell me what Pick's Disease is? 
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posted 11/27/2007, comment (1)

wamilive

I am fity-seven and care for two alzheimers patients. i also live with a disabled husband who is sane and insane. when he is in pain, he's insane (Ha). I need advice on getting meds to patients without resistance. Can someone help me. Thank you. Wami (my grandkids call me this)
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