Alzheimer's
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Aluminum Free Deodorant
Asked by K.B. from Milwaukee
on March 23, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I get horrible stains on my shirts from sweating which at first I thought I had a thyroid issue since my underarms were always wet even if I was not workin...
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- Adding to what Rani said I also use "Crystal" which is a natural mineral salt and is readily available ... I get mine at a health food store Chamberlains. c.
- You should be able to find aluminum free deodorant in Whole Foods, the Sunflower Market, or Trader Joe's. I am surprised you found Toms at Walmart, I don't believe I ...
- There are crystal based roll-on deodorants that are paraben, alumniumpropylen glycol and alocohol free. I buy something called Lafes Natural and Organic deodorant from...
Switching from Bank of America
Asked by B.R. from Naples
on May 26, 2011
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My husband has had it with Bank of America and the fees. We have a mortgage, equity line, savings, money market, two checking accounts, three business checking accoun...
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- I have bank of america and If i have pending charges that will make me negative and i deposit a check thru atm, my check goes thru first and i am back in the black, c...
- I would look into local Credit Unions. We use a local one here in So California and have never had issues with them. It's "member owned" not "corporate owned" so they'...
- I am a huge fan of Fifth Third Bank. I only have checking accounts, but they are reliable and helpful. Their online system is completely up to the minute. For examp...
Husband Lost Job over Terrible Memory Problems; What to Do?
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on September 1, 2009
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My husband has been having extreme problems with his memory. He has recently lost his job over it. He is 68 and a doll, we've been married since 1972. He's been goi...
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- In his letter of disnissal, did they cite the memory thing as the cause for letting him go? That could be a lawsuit in the making. As for the neurologist-try Dr. Peter...
- I don't know anything about this company, but received an email recently. You might check out the web-site www.mindminders.net
- My husband is on disability and has been for 2 1/2 years. He had his private disability insurance payments terminated the end of June because of a lack of documentatio...
Power Lines-ADVICE PLEASE!!!
Asked by L.L. from Phoenix
on March 28, 2011
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I need advice ladies. I am in a huge turning/point crisis and need as much as I can get.
Scenerio: I never liked my house from day 1. It was a good deal, and what we ...
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- Power lines were a deciding factor in our decision to buy a house. Hubby doesn't like the 'look' of them and I never liked the feel of them either. I did not/do not kn...
- Since you are only one month behind on your mortgage, you can still save it from foreclosure. Talk with your mortgage company and make arrangements with them. If you a...
- Steph C. is dead wrong that there are no legal consequences for walking away. I work for an attorney and we focus on real estate issues. If you walk away from a hous...
MIL From Hell, No Family of My Own
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on December 28, 2008
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Hi,
I need help with the next step in a sticky and sad situation.
I have no family on this Coast, and very few relatives. My husband is a sweet, supportive, kin...
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- As hard as it may be, just let things be. Be very thankful that your husband is supporting and defending you. Even though it is his family, he cannot make anyone chan...
- SR, I really feel that your husband needs to take the reigns at this stage - while you are feeling the slights from his family they are, after all, HIS family. I t...
- Hi S R, Oh how I feel your pain, you poor thing! The very best advice I can give you in to wash your hands of her and her drama. Your husband and child are your mai...
A Very Complicated Situation. Complicated Answers?
Asked by H.M. from Omaha
on January 21, 2011
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I need help letting a big betrayal go. I don't want to get into details. I'll just give some vague things because I don't think it's all necessary or going to help. No...
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- What Teenmom said. 100%.
- I just read a great book and at the end of the book its lesson was: Most people only get one heart in their lifetime, you can fill your heart with anger, resentment...
- So many of us get stuck in what "should" have happened. We dwell on the things that we have no control over and they keep us stuck. Somehow we miss the fact that, no...
Update re:Bonderies W/ Needy Ex & Bratty Step Daughter Originally Posted 10/11
Asked by K.W. from Los Angeles
on December 7, 2010
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Hi Moms,
Wanted to give you ladies an update on what has happened since I posted the original question on October 11. Just a brief overview for those not familiar. M...
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- I would offer the SD to come live with you until her mom gets it together, then shut off the utilities to the house. you're in LA, so she wont freeze to death.
- I would strongly suggest that you put your finances into gaining custody of your step daughter b/c the mother is not able to provide her with basic needs. She may be ...
- I can only imagine how hard this is on your stepdaughter. It's not easy on the adults but as a young girl it can't be easy living with possible eviction from her own ...
Helping Family w/Alzheimer Mom - Nd Advice
Asked by ❤.M. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2011
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I take care of my Alzheimer mother 3 days a week (6-9 hrs at a time) while home w/my not quite 3 yr old son.
I've been doing this for about 8 months.
I have helped a...
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- EDIT: YES, it is OKAY to have Boundaries for yourself. Of course. your sister is showing her character. Putting you in bad light... to your Dad. She is jockeying ...
- ((hugs)) You are doing a great job helping. You have to have boundaries or you will go insane. My brother and I work together to care for my step-father who is blind...
- Girl! God Bless you and your sis. You need counseling of a gentle kind. By that, not a real therapist, but a trusted mediator like a pastor, mutual friend, a friend of...
Family Drama: Cave In? Let Husband Handle It? Do It Myself?
Asked by A.C. from Savannah
on October 19, 2011
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I'm usually a pretty strong woman, but my husband says my dad ALWAYS manipulates and plays with my head. We've had more than our share of drama, way too much to get in...
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- I would confirm everything with his wife after talking to dad every time.
- I dont' see what the big deal is if he came to the birthday party but was not staying with you. It would be nice but it sounds like with all the drama he should have ...
- YOU eventually caved and told him "Fine. You can come, but do not come for the party." Now you & husband have to deal with the plans you made--whether you were mani...
My Mom and Her Memory
Asked by A.B. from New York
on January 18, 2011
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Hi Ladies. My mom is 73 and in good general health aside from a few aches and pains. She is an avid reader, plays scabble and can do all math, percentages, fractions,...
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- I haven't read the other responses, so I may be duplicating them. It wouldn't hurt for your mom to be checked for the Nasty A, but it would be better if it were her...
- I know you said you don't think it is Alzheimers, but it sounds like the early stages to me. My grandma was famous for telling us the same things all the time, we jus...
- My mom is in her 70's and notices she forgets things like names of people she knew long ago or words to describe something. This, I think is a normal part of aging, h...
