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Michalene Peticca

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 216
 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.

Alanna Shaikh

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 70
 I can answer questions about caring for someone with AD, and I can offer links to research and medical information about the disease.

Paula Damgaard

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 513
 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.

Mary Gordon

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 837
 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, done that. We made lost of mistakes and learned everything the hard way - but you don`t have to! If I can`t answer your question, I`ll steer you to a place or person who can.

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