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Michalene Peticca

U.S.
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  • Response Time(hr) 21.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.4
  • Total Questions 289
 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.

Paula Damgaard

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 31.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.3
  • Total Questions 596
 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 Shaikh

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 27.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.9
  • Total Questions 88
 I can answer questions about caring for someone with AD, and I can offer links to research and medical information about the disease.

Mary Gordon

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 16.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 15.9
  • Total Questions 1073
 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.

Cindy Keith, RN, BS, Certified Dementia Practitioner

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.98
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 8.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.8
  • Total Questions 163
 As a nurse and dementia consultant, I can answer most questions on all types of dementia. If I cannot answer your question, I will attempt to find someone who can. My passion is to help caregivers of people with dementia, which in turn helps all those wonderful elders with dementia live better lives. When caregivers are better educated, they are able to better care for themselves and their loved ones, so education is key to decreased stress levels and healthier, happier families.

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2012-02-09 Dad with dementia and chrinic kidney failure:

Hello Ana:  I've changed the status of this question to "public" because I believe there are other families out there who would benefit greatly from the answer--I hope you don't mind.    When an elder

2012-02-04 almost bed ridden.. but not quite.:

Hi Nimi, don't blame yourself for finding her care difficult. As they become more helpless, it gets harder and harder to move them. After all, they are often limp and floppy and can't really follow your

2012-01-29 Hi:

Hello Jairo:  I've never heard of a 22 year old getting Alzheimer's, however, "dementia" would be another matter.  Alzheimer's is one type of dementia and there are many other types.  For instance, if

2012-01-22 Weak Memory:

Hello Shakti,    Thank you for writing.  I am not a doctor, but have my Masters and have worked with Alzheimer's for almost 30 years.    Please go to the Johns Hopkins Hospital website and click on their

2012-01-14 last stage alzheimers:

Hello Nimi:  I'm sorry to hear about your dear mother's decline.  I wish you had access to hospice, but since you don't you will need to be extra vigilant with her non-verbal cues.  I have several comments

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