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Someone you know have dementia? Think you might be having symptoms? From Alzheimers, stroke, diabetes, or whatever the reason, we all will be faced with the roller coaster ride in our lifetime. Drop by to discuss and help others. We may not be experts but we are living it in real time!

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Sometimes the ones suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's seem to be on the inside looking out. We try to ease their confusion and bring the outside in. AND when we need someone who understands... | posted by Vicki222
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High POint Low Point of your Day

Just wondering what is the high point and low point of your day dealing with dementia. Let's Start with Friday! | posted by Vicki222
3 replies - last reply: "High Point Ma Katie knew her... more" ~ Vicki222
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Hope your day was a happy one! | posted by Vicki222
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Where is everyone Roll Call!

I am missing everyone. Where are you and what is happening with you or your loved one with dementia. Posting here can help others who are feeling they are the only one going through this. I am Vi... | posted by Vicki222
11 replies - last reply: "Deborah, I admire you for doing... more" ~ Vicki222
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What Stage Are They/You in Now?

It seems lately our visits agitate Ma Katie more than they help. I still go to make sure she is bathed, etc. as there is very little communication. She is into roaming and cannot stay still. Just... | posted by Vicki222
2 replies - last reply: "Vee, Thinking of you and your mom.... more" ~ Vicki222
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Just Checking In

We have been on a roller ride of life, literally (: Family went to Six Flags with my son and his girlfriend (who were down from California), daughter and her three children and husband this weekend... | posted by Vicki222
2 replies - last reply: "Glad it is almost finished for you.... more" ~ Vicki222
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Falling

My aunt has been diagnosed with late stage Alzheimers. She keeps forgetting she can't walk. She broke her hip and legs in four places and keeps getting up trying to walk and falls. The nursing care... | posted by Vicki222
5 replies - last reply: "I will send this to my cousin and... more" ~ Vicki222
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TEAMWORK Caring for a loved one with dementia is very a difficult task. The one person usually forgotten and neglected is the caregiver. Teamwork is our motivational thought for April. I encoura... | posted by sunny39
1 reply - last reply: "Yes, I know it is so hard to make... more" ~ Vicki222
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A slippery slope

I am 73 and in so-so health until Dec. 27th. I will remember that date --if I can remember no other-- until the day I die. (I think). On that day, I was walking to the door to let in the dogs when... | posted by ms0035
1 reply - last reply: "I am so sorry to hear about your... more" ~ Vicki222
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The Alzheimer's Project

The Alzheimer's Project Sharing an HBO special The Alzheimer's Project. You can see it on the Internet. view link Rose Lamatt | posted by RmLamatt

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