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Updated Feb 10, 2012

Q: Seeking a Birthday Gift Idea for My Mother-in-law    —Lubbock, TX

"In 3 weeks, my mother-in-law will have her 90th birthday. She is in a retirement home where almost everything she ne..."

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What about a photo Calendar...my Grandma loves these and now hopes for them each year. What about practical things, new house shoes, pajamas, new throw pillows etc. ...

Hi L., How about a Grandma Shirt with all your names embroidered on it? Or we can do a blanket too. I work for Nana Puddin and specialize in special presents...o...

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Q: Has Anyone Ever Cared for a Grandparent with Alzheimer's?    —Akron, OH

"My husband and I are going to be takeing on his grandmother,she is in the early stages of it and we dont want to see ..."

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Hello, Hope that I can be of some help.My grandmother is 92yrs bless her little heart.NAd she has it.I have been a clenical tech and a stna, so you will know a lit...

S.: I have just become aware of this as well. I am, unfortunately, not able to care for my grandmother - and there are many familiy members that are involved - how...

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Q: Coping with the Guilt and Grief    —Lacey, WA

"It has been almost one year since my Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. She lives in an assisted livng faci..."

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your 11 yr old is in a very sensitive and crucial moment in her life that you won't get back. she is going into her teens and if she feels you've abandoned her now it ...

My grandmother, the wisest and most amazing woman I could ever imagine knowing no matter how long I live, passed away last year after a battle with leukemia. I had th...

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Q: Help !!!!! I Need Info    —Newalla, OK

"my grandma is in her last stages of alzheimers, ive been helping out alote with her, it hurts so bad to see her like..."

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I did an internship at and worked for the Alzheimer's Association here in St. Louis. It is a wonderful organization- I would start by calling them. They have so many m...

Call hospice to help you out. D.

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Q: Qustions About Alzheimers    —Kansas City, MO

"Our family is going through a crisis. We have learned that my mother-in-law has alzheimers, we have suspected over t..."

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Hi D.. You have lots of good advice here, and this is going to be a long and difficult road for all of you. My grandmother had alzheimers as well and I think it wa...

Hi D., Sorry to hear about your MIL. WE are going through the same thing with my Grandfather and it's really hard. First of all try to make sure that your FIL know ...

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Q: Need Suggestions    —San Lorenzo, CA

"My Mom has Alzheimer's and lives in the house my parents bought 40+ years ago. Problem is my Dad has been her primar..."

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Hi A., I had a mother who was sick and was living with me and my family. The stress was overwhelming. I found a place that helped me called A Place For Mom. I spok...

Dear A., I feel for you. My mom had Alzheimers but fortunately her personality never changed. The critical and argumentative personality is often part of Alzheim...

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Q: Alzheimers "Good Morning Book"    —Minneapolis, MN

"My Grandfather was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dymansia about a year ago and is starting to slowly lose reali..."

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what a wonderful idea, it reminds me of the movie "the notebook" sounds like you have some great ideas, keep it to the basics and good luck.

This is a fantastic idea! I work in a long-term care setting & we work with Alzheimer's residents in a part of our care center. One of my good work friends works pri...

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