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What to Do About Dad . . .
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on July 25, 2012
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I am wondering if anyone has any ideas about my dilemma?
My dad is in his 70s and several years ago, suffered a stroke, which caused severe aphasia. He also has de...
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- I am so sorry this is happening. Your dad should also qualify for hospice and it can be a big help. You get an aide, nurse, volunteer, and pastor.
- It is an unfortunate situation. As I read through this there really is only one answer, he needs to be placed in a treatment facility designed for the condition he is...
- Well, he should have medicare and should be qualified for an in home caregiver, I'd ask about that. It should be free. Are there any grandkids that could help out? ...
Picky Adult Eater -- What Vitamins Should I Take?
Asked by A.C. from Wichita
on August 1, 2011
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First off, here's a little background info on me: I am a very picky eater. I have been picky my entire life, and while I try new foods all the time, I still tend to ...
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- A., Shaklee has done a tremendous amount of research, not only on supplements, but also what most people are missing. They have put together a strip that contains a ...
- I was on prenatal vitamins too and it's been about a year since I finished nursing my twins. My doctor told me not to take prenatal vitamins anymore because it has mo...
- just wanted to say i am picky to and i hear you on the social stuff whewie. great question.
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!
Extremely Out of Answer on How to Handle the Inlaws and Alheizmer First Stage
Asked by M.H. from Orlando
on May 10, 2012
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for the last 2 years i had been doing my best to understand my husband's family but it had come harder and harder. Keep in mind i love them to death but i have my rule...
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- Do yourself a HUGE favor and find a daycare or a private babysitter for your child.
- My mother has alzheimers and there would have been no way that I would have allowed her to keep my baby alone. NONE! I love my mom and she was the BEST mom in the wo...
- If you can do private day care then do it. I can tell you from experience the primary care givers for someone with Alzheimers are the last to realize how bad thin...
Should I Get a Flu Shot?
Asked by L.C. from Detroit
on October 13, 2008
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I was offered a flu shot at my last OBGYN visit and I told them I needed to think about it first. I have never had a flu shot in my life and have not had the "real" fl...
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- L., In 2006, I got pregnant and upon the advice of my OBGYN I got the flu shot on my first prenatal visit, I was 8 weeks at the time. I was sick with flu-like symptom...
- Question: You are aware that the Flu shot is for serious Influenza strains? Not the Intestinal Flu as many think (with vomiting/ diarrhea). You still may get a cold,...
- I would get it. I got the flu from my almost 2 year old when I was 5 months pregnant with my son and it was horrible. I got my first flu shot last year and will get ...
Hernia? Help!
Asked by M.V. from New York
on December 21, 2010
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I have a lump in my lower abdomen on the left side, approximately the diameter of a quarter. At first I thought it was due to the insulin injections I give myself in ...
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- If you've given yourself your insulin injections in that same spot over a log period of time it could be scar tissue. The only way to know what it is is to see a doctor.
- Don't freak out. It is easily fixable. My daughter, at 7 years old, had a hernia. An "Inguinal Hernia." She had surgery, she was a trooper, and it is now fixed. I...
- I believe if it was a hernia, you would be in noticeable pain. It may be a sensitivity to the insulin injections, which may take some time to heal. I know of a pract...
Elderly Care
Asked by J.C. from New York
on July 15, 2011
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Hi ladies!
I'm looking for some support. I am married and have a 5 year old daughter and an 85 year old mother-in-law. My MIL lives with us part time (weekends) a...
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- Where do you live? Is there a Visiting Nurses organization there? When my father was ill that's whom we called and were very happy with them. They cater the care to wh...
- she needs an aid she could cause a fire or something how about adult day car they have programs she could go too they even pick them up in ny or a college kid to ba...
- First, having gone thru this several times, I will tell you there are always members of the family in denial. Are you home a lot on the weekends, or do you leave ...
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...
Can You Give Me a Diagnosis?
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on January 28, 2013
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Im so frustrated with our local hospital...
On Saturday my Grandpa who is 86 ( don't know if it matters or not, but is at the beginning of stage 4 Alzheimer's) was ...
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- I feel like reading this you don't understand Alzheimers. Your brain slowly shrinks and shuts down. My mom never went through vision or hearing issues but everyt...
- Hospitals and drs don't care or really take care of the elderly. They know if he dies no one will question it. He is 85. My grandmother died 3 yrs ago from a stroke. P...
- R., here's what Stage 4 (out of 7 stages) Alzheimer's looks like: Stage 4: Moderate cognitive decline (Mild or early-stage Alzheimer's disease) At this point, a...
How to Handle a Delicate Situation with an Elderly Gentleman
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on January 30, 2012
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My husband recently started playing chess with a elderly man at my daughter's inter-generational pre-school. The pre-school is held in the same building as an Assisted...
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- I would say leave it to the staff. Let them handle it, like telling him that he already has this item in his room. When he asks for something just tell him the staff s...
- My grandmother unfortunately has full blown dementia. In her early to mid stages, she did some bazaar things. She talked badly about many people she loved, she called ...
- MY husband's grandma has full blown Altzheimer's. It is such a terrible thing to watch someone lose themselves. We can no longer bring the kids in as it just confuse...
