Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

Patti

56YRS. OLD Believes in 'Do Unto Others'give a smile get one back

posted 12/10/2008, comments (2)

Patti Juarez

I am a care giver; I joined this sight for insight on caring for someone with dementia; how to give him the best care I can and help his wife understand what he might be going through. I'm not a nurse so I need to know what he can do and how far should I push. His wife says I'm a softy with him. He is 76yrs. old, and I don't know if its all... Read more Chevron

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Sasha

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posted 12/10/2008, comment (1)

Good Resource to find Alzheimer's Caregivers

I just wanted to share this site, www.thecaringspace.com It's a great resource for families looking for assistance and health services for a loved one with alzheimers. Families seeking caregivers can register for free right now. They get unlimited access to an entire network of caregivers, optional promotion of their position to... Read more Chevron

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venisehughes

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Mother has Alzheimer's Stage 1 diagnosed by dr.

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posted 12/10/2008, comments (6)

HELP!!! Mom has alzheimers stage 1

I am the caregiver of my 72 yr old mother I have 4 children and we all reside in her home together. She doesn't think that anything is wrong with her, but of course she does things and forgets immediately. She can never concentrate on getting washed up, she will not take a bath or shower. She refuses to allow someone to come into the home and help... Read more Chevron

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Julie

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posted 10/30/2008, comments (5)

Mom's greatest gift to me....

I just read the article about the "stigma" still associated with mental illness, I am deeply touched. I spent the past 9 years caring for my Mother, who was living with Alzheimer's. I can't think of a single emotion I didn't feel at some point, but, what I felt most, was the need to protect my mother from that stare or look of wonder from others.... Read more Chevron

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Kristi Marie Gott

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posted 10/23/2008, comment (1)

Over Medicated and the Solution

Symptoms of drowsiness, falling asleep at unusual times, slurred speech, lack of balance and cognitive difficulties occurred for an elderly aquaintance of mine who had drifted into taking all of his medicine at one time of the day for convenience. Doctors were not aware that he had gradually simplified the complexities of taking 7 different... Read more Chevron

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