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Paula DamgaardU.S.
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I can offer families and caregivers non-diagnostic answers to questions regarding the disease. I travel around the state giving courses on Alzheimer`s disease for nurses and CNA`s. | |
Alanna ShaikhU.S.
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I can answer questions about caring for someone with AD, and I can offer links to research and medical information about the disease. | |
Michalene PeticcaU.S.
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I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions. | |
Mary GordonCanada
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Several years direct experience as caregiver for family member who died of end stage AD. Did lots of research and dealt with a lot of health care professionals and caregivers over the 7 years from diagnosis to the end. Used various care options from community based resources to increasing levels of institutional. Mother of three, two born during our loved one's decline, so I know what it is to be the ham in the sandwich, taking care of the older generation and the younger at the same time and trying to balance everyone`s needs. Ask me, I`ve probably been there ..... |
Hi Dawn If he has been treated the way you describe, it's a good thing he's out of that place! He deserves better - and he should not be left in pain. That is really unnecessary and unforgivable. He
Julia, my 1st thoughts as I started reading were: she might have a urinary tract infection. While I still have that thought and would encourage you to have them check it out, I want to say this, demented
Hi Deena, you need the support of a neurologist or psychiatrist who have a specialty in dementias. It sounds like your step mother is really suffering, and that is not only very hard on her, but very wearing
Hi Dawn, is the reason they are rejecting him because he is physically combatative ? I ask because if he is acting out in any physical way, the facilities may be afraid that he will harm staff, or worse
Hi Dianne - it's a very personal decision - but at what point would your family feel ready to consider palliative care - in other words, at what point do you go for comfort measures to keep her out of
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