Alzheimer's - People Who Are Caregivers

hilary

posted 07/11/2007, comment (1)

daughter of my best friend and dad

My father went to Birimingham Southern and got a Master in Mathetics. He got to go on the GI bill after serving during vietnam. I will always remember also a strong and so what scary person to others but he loved his children. They think he got Alzehmier, demenia, and OGD. I have taking care of him for 2 years after he retired early... Read more Chevron

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ESALMERON

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posted 07/08/2007, comments (3)

I am still me

I AM STILL ME Look at me I am still me I may not look or act like I did years ago, But I am still me. When I am scared, I may cry I may wander. Reassure me, talk with me. When I am frustrated, I may scream I may strike out. Let me know I am safe, explain to me what I should do. When I am cold or hungry, I may... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/25/2007, comments (6)

An active 65 yr old husband with Dementia

I guess I just want someone to talk to. My husband is 65 and was diagnosed with front temporal dementia 4 yrs. ago. It has been a gradual process. He still drives but I don't like to drive with him, therefore, when we go someplace I do the driving. He knows he has Dementia but doesn't think he really has memory loss etc. He wants... Read more Chevron

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Meghan

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posted 06/18/2007, comments (3)

heredity

My mother was diagnosed with alzhiemers at the age of 56. It progressed very fast , all the doctors say its not hereditery . But I'm not convinced doesn't it have to start somewhere? Everytime I forget something I worry . I'm I overreacting ? Or are the doctors just saying it to make me feel better even though there not?

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KathyNC

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posted 06/12/2007, comments (0)

Dad Takes The Cake

Dad is a very slow eater. I am not sure if he always was, but he sure is now. Granted, I am THRILLED he is eating well and enjoying what he eats, however, sometimes we cannot invest 2 hours in a meal so we have to try to hurry things along. As many of you know, hurrying someone along that has Alzheimer’s disease can really be a challenge. This... Read more Chevron

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