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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
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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
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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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Welcome all our new members

I would like to welcome all our new members. Often our members are busy taking care of loved ones with dementia to chat much but they have provided a lot of good advice and ideas in the pages of t... | posted by Vicki222
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Welcome Emm

Welcome EMM! Please share your story with us. I think if you go from page to page here there will be lots of information to help you. Please let us know if you have a topic you would like to see ... | posted by Vicki222
8386's profile

My husband has dementia

My husband has dementia and requires more and more assistance. Luckily, I am a retired RN although I never had experience with dementia patiens. He is 82 and I am 78. I do have help 6-8 hourseek. M... | posted by 8386
8 replies - last reply: "It is hard on the children to see... more" ~ Vicki222
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Required Reading: "Take 2"

This just came out in the Alzheimer's Reading Room. Personally, I think it should be required reading for everyone, especially those in the medical field. It puts forth the "true" face of the Alzhe... | posted by dlly1935
1 reply - last reply: "It is an excellent article. I think... more" ~ Vicki222

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