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Expertise
I can answer questions about caring for someone with AD, and I can offer links to research and medical information about the disease.
Experience in the area
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago. My husband and I live with my parents and help my mother take care of Dad.
Publications
Eurasianet.org
Education/Credentials
I have a Masters Degree in Public Health.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Kristen LeBlond | 04/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Pablo | 04/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! Sincerely, Pablo |
| Kate | 01/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much, needed to know if ..... |
| Michelle | 12/15/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Cheryl Elyse | 10/30/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I almost anticipated the answer ahead of ..... |
Recent Answers from Alanna Shaikh
2010-04-12 Caring for my mother in law.:
Dear Kristen, This is such a terrible situation. I am really impressed you have been able to handle it up to this point and I am not surprised you are at wit's end right now. I can't tell you what
2009-12-09 Feeding tube replacement:
Dear Karen, I am so sorry you're in this terrible situation. I don't have any advice to offer here; I have never faced what you are facing. I just want to say this - you are clearly a thoughtful person
2009-11-10 husband:
Dear Margaret, I am sorry you are coping with this very difficult situation. Changing the time of day your husband gets his medicines might help his mood. The type of anti-depressant can also make a
2009-11-09 Traveling for Alzheimer's Patient:
I can't find any site that specifically talks about the medical impact of travel on Alzheimer's, but a web search will turn up any number of references to people with Alzheimer's traveling happily with
2009-11-09 Traveling for Alzheimer's Patient:
Dear Loretta, I don't know of any kind of medical reason for this travel restriction. However, I can also see reasons for concern. Travel and changes in location can be very difficult for people with
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