Alzheimer's: Child
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Qustions About Alzheimers
Asked by D.M. from Kansas City
on December 19, 2008
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Our family is going through a crisis. We have learned that my mother-in-law has alzheimers, we have suspected over the past several months. But recently she has had ...
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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 ...
- We are going through the same thing with my grandfather. First, be honest with the kids when they ask questions. Does she still know who everyone is? If she does, g...
Anyone with a Parent Who Has Alzheimer's
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on April 13, 2011
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Hi Moms-
My father has Alzheimers-diagnosed in 2005. Until very recently things have been 'fine-as in as fine as things can be with a Alz parent. He still lives a...
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- My dad died after 9 years with Alzheimer's. He was in a care facility the last 6 months of his life. I had a hard time dealing with the endlessly repetitive question...
- Our local care facility has meetings for spouses & kids of Alzheimer patients. Check with your local nursing homes--I'm sure they have resource info. My stepsister...
- My heart goes out to you, as I went through a similar situation with my parents - - my mom was the only caregiver for my Dad and never really had a thorough understand...
Need a Book on Alzheimer's for My Kids.
Asked by G.B. from Kansas City
on July 9, 2008
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My mom has Alzheimer's. My kids are 5,3 and 4 months, so it's very sad. I've been trying to explain things to my oldest in simple terms. My mom has times where she ...
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- I am sorry to here about your Mom. I know this must be hard for you too. I have not had to deal with this disease but I do have a suggestion. When I was very young, my...
- Hi G.- I work at St. Louis Children's Hospital and we have a Family Resource Center for specific situations like yours. Go to our website: www.stlouischildrens....
- Sorry to hear about your mother. When I worked for Barnes and Noble, I recalled a book that was getting to be released by Maria Shrivers called "What's Happening to G...
Could This Be a Sign of Alzheimers or Something Else ???
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on August 29, 2011
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Very odd situation happened yesterday and not sure what to think. My aunt is pushing 80. She is my Father's sister. Yesterday she came to my Mom and Dad's house to ...
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- It does have red flags of dementia and/or Alzheimers... Anger is my grandpa's worst part of Alzheimers. It can be very rough and when they take that anger out on thos...
- Yes, unfortunately. She should be seen by her physician.
- There are a mess of issues that could have caused that. A coworker and I were just discussing this because her mother in law is acting strange. My mom used to do t...
Would You Let Your Mother in Law with Alzheimers Watch Your Children?
Asked by C.A. from New York
on June 28, 2010
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I will be going back to work soon and have been thinking about who is going to watch my daughter. Before you even say it daycare is out of the question cause we just c...
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- You are going to have to have a very serious talk with your FIL and ask if HE is willing to watch your 2.5 year old...because that is what is going to end up happening...
- I would say NO ! Alzheimers is a hard disease. I had to care for my Grandfather with alzheimers as with most with that disease they need help with their own care
- I am sorry but no. I would not have my MIL or FIL watch my child. They have enough to deal with at their home. A 2.5 year old needs lots of attention and they are not ...
Has Anyone Ever Cared for a Grandparent with Alzheimer's?
Asked by S.A. from Cleveland
on March 15, 2007
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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 her in a home.So we are going to fix up our house ...
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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...
- HI S.- I cared for my great grandma who had AD for 5 years before she passed away. Although, I was not married at the time, While in college at Mount Union, I complete...
6 Year Old Girl- VERY Slight Arm Pit Smell
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2009
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Well, I said it in my title- my daughter just turned six, and I've noticed a hint of "adult" B.O. under her arms. I have two concerns.
#1: Isn't she young for tha...
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- I don't know if it's a sign of the times or what but my daughter's arm pits started smelling a few months before she turned 6 and my two neices when they were almost 5...
- My daughter is eight now and started wearing deodarant when she was 6. I think it is normal nowadays. The alos start Aunt Flow earlier than what we did
- I want to reemphasize that deodorants are bad for you, so PLEASE don't let your little girl use them!! The heavy metals are so bad that my biology teacher wanted to o...
Book Recommendation Needed
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on August 24, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a book for adults coping with a parent with alzheimer's related illness?
Thank you!
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- Unfortunately I don't know of any specific book that would be helpful, but if you haven't already contacted the Alzheimer's Association, you may want to. They are ext...
- Yes...I just read a couple of great books, but will have to find the titles. Look for my reply in a day or so! It really had some great hands on advice ...practic...
- I also was going to suggest the 36-Hour Day by Mace & Rabins. You also might want to check out the Family Caregiver Alliance at www.caregiver.org Good luck!
6 Year Old with Body Odor
Asked by A.D. from Fort Myers
on December 3, 2006
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Help! My six year old daughter has severe body odor. I dont know what to do. When I first started noticing it, I tried to just make sure that she washed very well in t...
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- I was wondering if maybe increasing her water intake may help. I remembered a natural product my friend used growing up. Her mom was against deodorants. I just di...
- My youngest sister had this exact same problem, and it turned out to be a vitamin deficiency- we started giving her Vitamin K, and after about a week of this, she no l...
- My daughter's are 10 and 15 and both started using deoderant around 7. They have deoderant for kids also and my 10 year old loves the fact that she has her own. I woul...
Help !!!!! I Need Info
Asked by L.P. from Oklahoma City
on January 16, 2007
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my grandma is in her last stages of alzheimers, ive been helping out alote with her, it hurts so bad to see her like that.... i cry evertime i go over to help my aunt...
