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AD people finding love
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  rosilee1141
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2/15/2008
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www.eldercarehandbook.com
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The name of this book is The Eldercare Handbook, Difficult Choices & Compassionate Solutions by StellaMors Henry. It is a truly compassionate and worthwhile book to read. The story on page 5, with names changed is that of my FIL and Step-MIL. Carla
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cbs1947
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2/9/2008
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http://ehow.com/how_2094932_care-someone-who-has-alzheimers.html
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My own personal take on caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease.
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Here4her2
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10/28/2007
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http://lumosity
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This is a fun site for improving your memory, increase concentration and help you think faster. You can sign up for the free 14 day trial version or you can upgrade to a monthly or annual pass. You will also find lots of good brain improving tips.
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Here4her2
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10/25/2007
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Lewy body disease
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rosilee1141
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10/14/2007
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http://insicknessinhealth.blogspot.com/2007/08/story-about-alzheimers-paul-and-mary.html
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This is a very touching story. The blog is well written. http://insicknessinhealth.blogspot.com/2007/08/story-about-alzheimers-paul-and-mary.html
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xandor11
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8/25/2007
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http://xtra.Newsweek.com
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Lots of good articles on caregiving and other issues of Alzheimer's.
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Here4her2
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6/16/2007
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www.KnowItAlz.com
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Caregiver blog - I care for my 78 year old Dad who has Alzheimer's and lives with me.
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KathyCareforDadinNC
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3/2/2007
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http://www.namenda.com/hcp/about/dosing.aspx
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Namenda oral solution on the bottom of this page
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RIDZENE3
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3/1/2007
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http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-18-2005/0004091003&EDATE=
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Namenda oral solution
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RIDZENE3
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3/1/2007
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http://parentswish.com/site01/big.html
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I hope this link works. It's a beautiful slideshow-have tissues ready. The person who did this must have taken care of someone with Alzheimer's.
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Luvzcatz2
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2/28/2007
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2/13/2007
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www.knowitalz.com
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Blog by a caregiver for my 78 year old father who has Alzheimer's. Very funny stories.
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KathyCareforDadinNC
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2/10/2007
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caremanager.org
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The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers site answers need-to-know questions about the profession & helps you find a GCM (enter zip code)
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cbs1947
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2/4/2007
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caregiving.org
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This site offers tipe & guidebooks, courtest of the National Aliance of Caregiving
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cbs1947
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2/4/2007
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caregiver.org
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This is a Family Caregiver Alliance site which offers advice, strategies & services for family caregivers
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cbs1947
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2/4/2007
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eldercare.gov
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This site gives help in locating help in your region. Through the "Eldercare Locator" you can link with government agencies and community based organization throught the nation. (Remember you always check out any type of agency on your own too).
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cbs1947
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2/4/2007
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aarp.org
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Has information on caregiving, including tipsheets, articles & updates on medicare.
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cbs1947
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2/4/2007
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http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/en/reading/mmi_namenda.php
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This is another fact sheet about namenda. Again, don't jump to conclusion, be observing and careful
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RIDZENE3
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1/22/2007
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR500493
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This is from Mayo Clinic and I trust this institution very much. Read, but be careful, don't take ALL side effects in consideration. If you find just few of them you noticed, its enough
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RIDZENE3
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1/22/2007
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http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,4132,P8900,00.html
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Metlife offers this info. I think it might be useful.
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RIDZENE3
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1/11/2007
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Aging/Geriatrics Watch
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The latest information on gerontology — summaries and comments on Alzheimer Disease, arthritis, dementia, Parkinson Disease, and more.
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1/2/2007
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www.flexguard.com
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Security products, i.e. attach your remote control to a table to keep your LO from misplacing it. See my post on the board.
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Luvzcatz2
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12/2/2006
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http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/127/116843.htm
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Caregivers often neglect their own health. Alarming effects on Caregiver's health. Caregiver woes often unrecognized. Relieving the Burden. Very good information but scary.
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-Wanda
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10/11/2006
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http://www.patientcareonline.com/patcare/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=112536
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Good article and good sourse of information. Patientcareonline.com.
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RIDZENE3
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10/3/2006
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www.alz.org/carefinder
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| This was in today's newspaper and I thought it was something everyone here should know about. Carefinder, a new web site, may be a godsend for the millions seeking care for a loved one at home, an assisted-living facility or a nursing home. It's sponsored by the Alzheimer's
Association but can be used by anyone. Enter info about your situation at left side of this page and get a customized report with care recommendations and questions to ask providers based on your needs. It also can help prepare you for future care problems and long-distance caregiving. Daughter-in-law |
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-Wanda
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6/21/2006
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http://www.parentswish.com/
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This is a beautiful thoughtful piece. Check it out. Wanda
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-Wanda
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6/19/2006
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http://www.pdsg.org.uk/Factsheets/swallowingfacts.htm
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this info from the Pick's Disease support group, but it might be applied for any type of dementia
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RIDZENE3
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6/12/2006
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http://www.howtocare.com/diet2.htm
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Swallowing problems and how to solve it
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RIDZENE3
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6/12/2006
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http://www.hawaii.edu/aging/
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dkstelm
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6/5/2006
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http://www.netce.com/coursecontent.php?courseid=297
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Huge amount of info and knowledge about AD
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RIDZENE3
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5/18/2006
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http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/caregiver/pdf/stress/manual.pdf#search='stages%20of%20caregiving'
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Everything you need to know about being a caregiver
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RIDZENE3
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5/9/2006
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http://neuro-oas.mgh.harvard.edu/sea/SWEBmanage.html
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Mass. General Hospital has this information for education about AD and other types of dementia
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RIDZENE3
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5/1/2006
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http://www.salix.com/newsroom/20060111.asp
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New vaccine for treating C-diff, IBS and something else, not sure how to call it.
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RIDZENE3
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4/1/2006
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http://www.aboutibs.org/Publications/CDifficile.html
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Another nosocomial infection.
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RIDZENE3
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3/20/2006
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http://www.cinetwork.com/otero/vre.html
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RIDZENE3
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3/20/2006
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/pdf/vre.pdf#search='vre%20infection'
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VRE- Vancomycine Resistant Enterococci
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RIDZENE3
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3/20/2006
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http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Health+Department/Top+News/MRSA.htm
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One of the nosocomial infections,"hospital stay" infection
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RIDZENE3
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3/20/2006
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www.cwimedical.com
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They have a wide range of products to help solve issues that we might encounter. They have Nutitional Supplements like Ross, Novartis, Nestle, Boost and ProStat), Incontinence Products like Tranquility and Prevail, Skin Care and Equipment (Walkers and Canes). Hope this helps! Vist http://www.cwimedical.com |
conner700
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2/4/2006
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National Family Caregivers Assoc.
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The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). NFCA is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower andspeak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. NFCA is the only constituency organization that reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses.
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Lokahi7
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1/19/2006
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Medicare Info Site
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Medicare website, information on Nursing Homes and assistance.
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GUMMLE
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1/19/2006
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Alzheimer's Society - Canada
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Alzheimer's Society of Canada web site.
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GUMMLE
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1/19/2006
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Alzheimer's Outreach
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A London, Ont., Can. based non-profit organization that offers support for caregivers and their loved ones, including government subsidizedday programs!
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GUMMLE
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1/19/2006
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Elder Care Online
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Site has enormous amounts of information on AD and other dementias. One of best for finding specific information.
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1/19/2006
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Nat'l Alzheimer's Assoc.
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National Alzheimer's Association (USA).
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GUMMLE
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1/19/2006
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New LifeStyles
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A source for senior living and care options. "We provide you with everything you need to make an informed, comfortable decision about your own or your loved one's future. Whether you are looking for an independent retirement community, assisted living, nursing home, Alzheimer's care, or home or hospice care, we can help you find what's right for you."
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1/19/2006
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Alzheimer's Family Day Center
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Alzheimer's Family Day Center is a not-for-profit oganization helping people with memory loss illnesses and their families. They offer adult day health care, as well as, Early Intervention, Support Groups for Couples and Family Members, and training for professionals and family caregivers. Please check it out!
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1/19/2006
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Department of Veteran Affairs
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The official web site of the Dept. of Veteran Affairs. Includes information on: Health Benefits & Services, Compensation & Pension Benefits, and more. If your loved-one is a veteran, please check this site for information.
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1/19/2006
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Caregiver.com
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A site for caregivers, about caregivers, and by caregivers. This site was recommended on the message board by our member, Reelinginbanning, "There is a publication called "Caregiver" that has many useful articles in it about caregiving for AD and also alot of very important info on lots of stuff (i.e nursing homes, medications etc). I have been looking for it for a while but today I found it in the doctor's office... they have a website. Just thought you might like to know."
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1/19/2006
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Feeding Tubes
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Feeding Tubes in Patients with Severe Dementia
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Squeakers551
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1/19/2006
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elderweb
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Offers a wealth of information with many links to even more info
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Bbkit1
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1/19/2006
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Merck Manual
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The Merck Manual is an excellent source of health care information of all types. It has long been considered the most authoratative desk top manual by both professsionals and lay people.
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1/19/2006
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Online
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| From: Oldspot2 (Original Message) | Sent: 10/9/2002 6:53 PM | | A new Alzheimer's support web site, sponsored and run by people at University of Florida aging and dementia professionals, is now open. |
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carolspring
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1/19/2006
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http://www.alz.org/findchapter.asp
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Fing your local chapter of the Alzheimers Association here, or call 1-800-272-3900
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carolspring
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1/19/2006
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www.healthinaging.org
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Very helpfull information about caregiving and managing different situations and simptoms. Lots of information.
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RIDZENE3
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1/19/2006
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www.dysphagiabooks.com
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Receipes for pureed for our loved one. These books sound interesting and will come in handy...
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carolspring
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1/19/2006
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Alzonline.net
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This site has everything from A to Z (bathing to wandering). Also info on: medication management; caregiver training; techniques for everyday tasks and caregiver well being.
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camping-nana
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1/19/2006
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http://www.health-y.com/walkers.htm
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This site has huge amount of different information about safety, assistive devises, diets and more.
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RIDZENE3
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1/19/2006
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www.lewybodydementia.org
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This is the home page for the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. The disease is commonly referred to asLBD. It is also commonly misdiagnosed as either Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. There are support groups and the organization was formed 2 years ago from members of those groups. It was due to the wonderful people on the Alzheimer's Support page that many members have found the LBD diagnosis for their LO's
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skmbs
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1/19/2006
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4WEBMED
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Very helpful for solution of different problems, mostly eating.
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RIDZENE3
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1/19/2006
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Hormel Healthlabs
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Shakes and some other alternative for food.
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RIDZENE3
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1/19/2006
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www.aplaceformom.com
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A free referral service that helps you find assisted living or nursing home facilities in your area based on your criteria.
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Luvzcatz2
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1/19/2006
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depakote
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DebbieAZ
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8/2/2005
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great recipes for people with swallowing problems...
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carolspring
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4/28/2005
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Seven Myths about Medicaid ~~~
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Very good article and easy to understand...
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carolspring
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4/6/2005
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