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Dorian Martin

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (3)

Hospital Stays Can Be Detrimental to Loved Ones with Alzheimer's Disease

Mom had only two extended stays at the hospital after her diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. In both cases, I was a visible presence. Although I didn't stay with her overnight, I did hang out in her room for extended periods of time so that the medical staff were aware of my presence. And if there was a problem, I didn't hesitate to bring any... Read more Chevron

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Connie Moore

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posted 11/15/2009, comments (12)

Surviving The Loss of Your Alzheimers Loved One

Hi I am Connie It Has been almost ten months since the worst day of my life. My Love MY husband lost his battle with alzheimers and Congestive Heart Failure Jan 19, 2009. I have cared for loved and lived with my husband with this disease. I cannot tell you how I survived this I cannot tell you how to survive this disease or the loss of a loved... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/15/2009, comment (1)

5 Steps to Compassionate Caregiving

Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or... Read more Chevron

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Spotted Dog

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I am 57 diagnosed in March 08 with Early Onset Alzheimer's

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (7)

The Responsibility Police Are Gone

Hello Everyone, Amazing, the Responsibility Police, sometimes known as the Guilt Patrol, or the You Gotta Guys, are gone from my life as I knew it. I realized this wonderful fact this morning when I woke. It just popped into my head. They are gone! I only have to take care of myself today. I am only responsible for me. Me... Read more Chevron

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Richard Taylor

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posted 08/05/2008, comment (1)

Now I know why I didn't go!

Results that I have read, and reports that I have received from people who attended the semi annual world international conference (and fund raiser) on Alzheimer's Research confirmed for me I can still make sound decisions based on my own thoughts and feelings. Good news for me; sad, confusing, and misleading news for all of us who live in... Read more Chevron

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