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Expert Profile: Mary Daikos

Expertise: I am available to answer any questions regarding Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias and their associated behaviors, symptoms, etc. Also, any questions regarding caregiving strategies and the available options to relieve caregiver stress.

Experience in the area
For the past ten years, I have worked exclusively with those who have Alzheimer's or other dementias. I have worked in all facets of long term care including home health agencies, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. I have been the director of Alzheimer's Units within Assisted Living Facilities and, for the past four years, I have been the director of a dementia specific adult day program. I frequently give inservices and caregiver education programs to local agencies on aging.

Education/Credentials
MT-BC, board certified music therapist. CDP, certified dementia practitioner.

Awards and Honors
past presenter at Alzheimer's Association National Conference - Alzheimer's - Never Stop Communicating

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 740
Knowledge	9.83 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.83 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.83 Best of the best
Politeness	9.91 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		108

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	8	8	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/17/08
10	10	10	10	08/12/08
10	10	10	10	07/31/08
10	10	10	10	07/11/08

User Comments

very well presented. Being honest with answer, at the same time takeing the persons feeling into account.Would use this service again.
(sharon on 08/19/08)

Answers were back so quickly which I am thankful for.
(JULIE on 07/31/08)

Thank you, Mary. The hospice nurse called me this afternoon after seeing my mom (she couldn't wake my mom) and she told me this would be a good time t
(Sue on 07/11/08)

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Recent Answers from Mary Daikos

2008-08-16 I'm at my wits end: Dear James, If you feel as though you don't have the capacity to care for her in the way that she needs, then it *is* "bad enough". I assume from what you said that you are living in their house?...

2008-08-12 MY MUM: Hi Julie, On a personal note, I was just a few years older than your daughter when I had my first experience with loving a person with Alzheimer's disease. I grew to love her as she "was" and we did...

2008-08-12 MY MUM: Hi Julie, I think that what you're doing is just right. It won't "get better" and your daughter needs to grieve the loss of her best friend. You don't say what age your daughter is, but there are...

2008-07-31 My mum: Hi again Julie! First of all, if you're concerned about her bathing every day ... don't be. It's not a battle that is really worth fighting for ... unless, for some hygienic reason (incontinence, etc...

2008-07-30 My mum: HI Julie, Following is a link to a description of Dr. Reisberg's scales taken from the Alzheimer's Association website: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_stages_of_alzheimers.asp To get an...