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I share your feeling having started to care for my dad. Just stated a Blogcatalog Group on the subject of dementia,. Hope you can join and share
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Dementia Thoughts
http://Dementia-Thoughts.blogspot.com
Millions of Americans have Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Millions of Americans provide care for their loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. I am one of those millions. Experience caregiving from my perspective as I chronicle the ups and downs the joys and sorrows of caring for my 95 year-old grandmother with Dementia.
- Added on: Apr 25th, 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Nikki
- Listed in: Family Health
- Tags: family dementia caregiving alzheimer's elderly grandparent
Recent Posts
98 Birthday Wishes
It has been awhile since I posted. Thank you very much to those of you who reached out to me to check on Muddear. I appreciate your concern and kindness.There is so much to tell, but I won't spill the beans all in one sitting. First things first...Mu...
The Truth
When dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, when does one tell the truth?Today, since I arrived home from work, Muddear has asked me on numerous occasions... "Where is my baby?" I tried to rationalize with her, but of course it didn't work. ...
Words Cannot Express...
I am so looking forward to a peaceful weekend. Last weekend was not peaceful in the least bit. Muddear was extremely disoriented and confused. First, I don't think she slept all weekend. Some say it must have been due to the full moon; however, I nee...
Back Again
Obviously I am back from Vegas and The World Tea Expo. This post is just a little late... sorry for the delay. I personally had a fantastic time at the Expo. My dear husband on the other hand, I fear did not enjoy himself quite as much. However, I ...
Respite, Vegas, and the World Tea Expo
I should be packing, instead I am creating a quick blog post. This weekend, I am attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. Yeah, I'm sure I sound like a nerd, I really can't help it. I love tea and simply couldn't pass up the Expo. It's amazing th...
Finally... Rest
The last few nights have been fabulous! No late night rendezvous with Muddear. No severe confusion, just back to the normal degree of confusion. Simply peaceful sleep, night after night. Oh how sweet it is to experience a good night's sleep. It is tr...
Simply a fantastic tribute to your grandmother - glad you are writing these pages, you won't regret any of this in days to come. I also saved everything I wrote and had a book published in 2006. The name of it was "Trading Places, Raising Mom.
It is so very hard to see a loved one go through a thing such...God Bless
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