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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/27/2009, comment (1)

11 Tips to Help with a Loved One's Disorientation

The disorientation of a loved one with dementia is a particularly vexing challenge for caregivers. Therefore, I was very excited to find a tipsheet prepared by the Texas A&M System's Agrilife Extension about caring for a disoriented person. Here are 11 suggestions from the tipsheet:1. Simplify routines and reduce choices. At this... 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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Connie Moore

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posted 03/04/2009, comments (7)

Life after Alzheimers

No more 2:00am wake ups from my beloved husband. He is gone now as you all know. I am so sorry I haven't written to many of your comments I have read them but not commented on all. It has just been so over whelming for me. I haven't left just reading them and being silent. I am back. Many times before Ray left when it was early and the... 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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