Alzheimer's: Toddler
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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...
Could This Be Alzheimers?
Asked by J.C. from Lynchburg
on January 19, 2011
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I love my MIL very dearly, but I'm concerned about her. We recently spent a 10 day vacation with them, and there were a lot of things she forgot, I guess. She'd often ...
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- yes, boys and girls, this is alzhimers. my first mother in law and her mother both died raving from alzhimers. the absolute best thing you can do is have a very frank ...
- Dear J.- My my was 'diagnosed' with alzheimers recently...I feel for anyone who is in this situation with a loved one...and it is good that you and hubby are concer...
- J., If this is new behavior then you should be concerned. Anger is very typical in regard to memory loss because when the person is wrong or corrected they become m...
Alzheimer's Disease on Line Support
Asked by L.B. from New York
on June 30, 2011
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Hello, My sister and I are thinkinking of starting an online support group for people touched by alzheimer's disease. I am a nurse and my sister has worked in mental ...
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- Not sure how to respond to your question, but it would be great to find support for my FIL. My MIL has it he is getting beat up emotionally. He just looks so run down ...
- Chesapeake is right. There are already alot of free support sites out there, because most people effected by Alzheimers disease want to share the information so that o...
- I would look into groups that are already out there that may need help. My mom died of Altzheimers in January. What I wish there was would be a support groups fo...
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...
Alzheimer's, Ways to Worry Less?
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on January 16, 2012
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My grandpa has alzheimers. My mom is living with him, helping him out. But she works M-Th, she leaves at 4am and doesn't get home until 4-4:30pm. My aunt does go out...
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- My husband's mother has Altzheimers, and I can tell you that at the stage your grandfather is at, he should probably NEVER be left alone. If he can no longer read and ...
- Currently dealing w/a family member that has Alzeimers, they do not understand the passage of time or how it elapses. They shouldn't be left alone so if there is a...
- My neighbor had Alzheimer's..... we tried to help out, and she had a friend that would come and stay 3-4 days a week, but eventually it got to where she had to go int...
Grandma Alzheimer's Disease Is Spining Out of Control
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on June 25, 2008
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My mom is the greatest, happiest, most carring person on the planet. However lately she has been under alot of stress.
My Grandmother who was an exact replica of my ...
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- Alzheimer's is a tough disease to deal with because the person you knew and loved slips away. I used to work with seniors and lost my grandpa to Alzheimer's as well. ...
- You did not indicate where your family lives AND, more importantly, how severe is your Grandmother's Alzheimer's? My Dad died last month of Alzheimer's (actually pneu...
- Hi K., I'm so sorry to read about your grandmother. I work with the elderly providing home health (RN/PT/etc.) and know of a fantastic lady named Tiffany Mikles. ...
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...
Need Good Multi Vitamin/immune Support for 22 Month Old-
Asked by B.J. from Sacramento
on October 26, 2009
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I'm looking for a good multi vitamin/ immune support for my niece. My sister is in the hospital with her 6 week old son with clinical meningitis, & I'm taking care of ...
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- Hi B., Sorry I am responding so late. My computer was down and I was out of town. I use wholefood supplements and I also make a drink with it and put it ...
- Be careful with taking supplements ever. I would never take another vitamen without doing research and verifying that PRIMARY research has been done on it. please co...
- Bee Propolis in a liquid extract is great. Only 2 drops maybe for a little one! Honey is a favorite immune medicine in our house. And if you can find a liquid extrac...
Major Behavior Problems with 2 Year Old Son
Asked by S.S. from Cleveland
on April 21, 2008
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I am a proud mother of two beautiful children, a daughter who is 7, and a 2 year old son, who will be 3 in August. My daughter is happy, friendly, and outgoing, and do...
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- I was a bit hesitant to add my comment because the experience I have to share is not mine, but secondhand. However, here goes. A friend of mine and her husband, bot...
- Your situation sounds an awful lot like my girlfriends with her son. Hes seen many doctors and had several differnt diagnosis but in the end they said adhd. The meds t...
- S., I just wanted to urge you to be careful with medicating your 2 year old. My nephew took ritalin when he was 3 years old for the same behaviors and has had issue...
