Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

Grannan

posted 11/23/2007, comments (5)

How young is too young?

My husband is 58 and was recently diagnosed with dementia. Although our doctor has not declared it Alzheimer's, he has certainly alluded to it. I have always thought of dementia/Alzheimer's being a disease of the elderly, but obviously I was wrong. If there is anyone out there with a similiar situation, please... Read more Chevron

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Sabrina

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posted 11/13/2007, comments (3)

Great Love For Mom

My Mother is my best friend, and I love her so much.Mom is in a nursing home in Northern California. We just bought a new homeand i promissed mom that i would take care of her no mater what.Well my problem is Im not sure how to she has alheimer's and the place where she is atwants to put her in a lock up facitaly. They have told me that she... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/11/2007, comment (1)

This website has me wondering if I'm not the person with dementia!

I came to this site seeking helpful information. I spend lots of time on the internet seeking information and I have to tell you, this is the single most confusing site to try to navigate. I clicked on "contact us" to try to voice my frustration but, even that page is so confusing that I cannot find a way to leave a message... Read more Chevron

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Lori

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posted 11/11/2007, comment (1)

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrate National Family Caregivers month! Post a photo, testimonial, poem or other tribute recognizing a devoted caregiver, a loved one who depends on you, or the special relationship experienced between a caregiver and the person in need. For every tribute contributed on CareConnection through the SharePost system, HealthCentral will make a... Read more Chevron

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Cathy

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posted 11/08/2007, comment (1)

OUR JOURNEY WITH THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE

We seem to be tumbling fast these days. My mom was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I am afraid that she had the disease for a while before she was diagnosed. Maybe we were all in denial. Anyway, she is presently taking aricept. Also, she was recently prescribed lexapro in the morning to help with depression. ... Read more Chevron

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