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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
10 replies - last reply: "High point was Ma Katie smiled all... more" ~ Vicki222
HippyGirl52's profile

Pay less for medications??

Some of the dementia meds are soooo expensive...I found a website that is dedicated to finding you either less expensive meds or grants for medication...http://www.needymeds.org/ - It is called Nee... | posted by HippyGirl52
sunny39's profile

Nursing Homes

For you members who have loved ones or friends in nursing homes who take maintenance medication, how are they billed for their copays or full pays of the drugs they are on. My dad died in 1997 and... | posted by sunny39
2 replies - last reply: "Sunny, Jim was in the nursing home... more" ~ dlly1935
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A good nursing home story

If you want to read a feel good nursing home story, read this one by Laura Bramley. view link What an excellent article. Laura summed it up with this: "I felt as if I was in someone's home, and I ... | posted by RmLamatt
1 reply - last reply: "What an uplifting story! Helping... more" ~ dlly1935
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Aricept

I need some input. My soon to be 87 year old mother has been on Aricept for several years. During the past few months both her mental and physical health have been deteriorating. She has many of ... | posted by KathieSunnyAZ
2 replies - last reply: "Dily, Hope this helped Kathie.... more" ~ Vicki222
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What a difference a day makes!

For the past month, there has been little communication from Ma Katie. She couldn't even wheel her wheelchair and she had been quite active in going from hall to hall and checking in other's rooms,... | posted by Vicki222
6 replies - last reply: "We do cherish each moment and we... more" ~ Vicki222
RmLamatt's profile

The Alzheimer's Association

Where is the Alzheimer's Association? Read and find out on the Alzheimer's Reading Room. view link | posted by RmLamatt
1 reply - last reply: "Thanks, Rose. We can never get... more" ~ Vicki222
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Confusion

My young wife ( 57 ) orginally was diagnosed with Early Onset AD, changed 3 yrs ago to Frontal Temporal Dementia, Last week had a 4 1/2 hr bout in the middle of the night she is screming for me to ... | posted by RedDiamond
3 replies - last reply: "Red, Thanks for writing. How young... more" ~ Vicki222
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Dad Has Alzheimer's

After reading some of the posts in here I want to say that I feel for all of you. Many of you are talking about spouses having dementia, but my father has Alzheimer's and I'm having a hard time try... | posted by Jane M.
1 reply - last reply: "Thanks so much. Our aunt just left... more" ~ Vicki222

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