Dear Caregivers – I have really appreciated the group's discussion about caregiving, especially the recent discussion on how to better communicate to our ...
I am painfully sorry for your loss. My heart bleeds for you. God bless you in this darkest hour. Chick dmargaret96 <dmargaret96@...> wrote: My mother...
My mother passed away on March 15, her 78th birthday. The official cause of death was listed as hypoxia, pneumonia, and other respiratory and cardiac...
Happy Easter to all who celebrate the holiday. Have a great day and lots of meaningful moments with your loved ones and friends with Alzheimer's disease and...
Does your Mom absolutley need to be in a Nursing Home?Can you bring her home,get home health to come in & PT if needed(physical Therapy).I was in the hosp.for...
First off I want to say how sorry I am for your situation, living with an Alzheimer's person is not an easy task. I took care of my husband for 10 yrs. after...
Hello, One of my parents was admitted to a nursing home for long term care due to a number of health problems. While there, they have been diagnosed with...
My mother is in a nursing home. She has some physical health problems which is why she is there. She is not there for Alzheimers although she does have it. She...
My mother's risperdol was upped two weeks ago and things seemed to be better. She has not agreed to go anywhere, breakfast, lunch or dinner out. Not to church...
I do not really think your Mother's lifestyle has caused her Dementia or made it more likely that she would have it. Dementia just seems to happen to people...
I have a question. My mother has been diagnosed with dementia. What are some known causes to this illness. Is this possible. I believe that it has a biological...
I'm having the same problem with my wife--Hint - try crushing the pills and mixing them with some sweet putting or jam . Beleive me it works ... From:...
Maybe by putting the medicine in some applesause or pudding. If they can be crushed up, this can work. Donna dmargaret96 <dmargaret96@...> wrote: How do...
I don't think you can explain it to her. My mother-in-law was pretty sneaky too. I would find half sucked on pills all around the house. Now, I bought a...
I'm sorry I can't be of much help to you. My husband is really good about taking his med. Maybe if you tell her it's a vitamin and will make her stronger?...
How do you explain to your mother that those little pills she takes will help her live longer, remember more, possibly avoid a seizure, etc.etc.etc.?? She has...
I know there are several here that are asking for information about Alzheimer's and Dementia. I am sending several things I have and hope they help. Forever...
Alzheimer's Patient's Plea Do not ask me to remember Don't try to make me understand, Let me rest and know you're with me. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. I'm...
I am sure you know there is no easy answer. And I am sure you know tht none of us can answer this for you. You will have to work it out some way. There seems...
David, I'll try to make this short. My wife died of Alzheimers about 2 years ago. I took care of her for the six years that she was ill before She died. It...
My mom has been diagnosed with dementia. It is mild at this point. She forget things, gets confused, has mood swings etc. I ( her son) live with her. I have...
I agree with Dave. Your mom doesn't need to know the purpose of the doctor's visit. Just call it a check up. The evaluation is just a series of questions...
... This is not a disease for super honesty. Sometimes we fudge the truth, sometimes we flat out lie, but if you want to get her there, some up with a ruse and...
My 73 yr. old mother has AD but refuses to acknowlege it. My father is trying to get her to go to their GP for a consultation, but she won't. Alcohol is also...
Happy turkey day to all. Thank you for all the hard work you do everyday. Susan author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating...
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Drug May Restore Memory With Alzheimer's Disease A 2006 study by MetLife found that adults over age 55 fear Alzheimer’s disease more than cancer, and with...
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