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Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient

Posted in family & relationships, health & fitness on December 30, 2009

I am 51 yrs old and have been caring for my 90 yr old mother suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. My mother was a teacher for over 35 ys and has always been…

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Response to: What one word describes you best? (And why?)

Comment posted on May 17, 2012 at 5:37 pm:
"Sharon, thank you for your reply. It has been amazing. I never had children, so caring for her reminds me of being somewhat of a mother to her. It's sometimes tiring, frustrating and unnerving, but the greatest reward is knowing she is happy and cont..." (read comment)

Response to: What one word describes you best? (And why?)

Comment posted on May 17, 2012 at 5:34 pm:
"I also get fulfillment from taking care of my mother.... And during this journey, even though it does get frustrating, we have gotten closer and closer. My love for her has blossomed and she is always complimenting for being her child that "stepped u..." (read comment)

Response to: What one word describes you best? (And why?)

Comment posted on May 17, 2012 at 10:34 am:
"SOBRIETY....After 30 years of being a drug user, I finally put an end to it on Nov. 24, 2006. Today, I have over 5 yrs clean and am the proudest I've ever been about myself, in my whole life. Being clean has given me the opportunity ..." (read comment)

Response to: Does a friend tell a friend she's got a chin hair?

Comment posted on April 16, 2012 at 3:08 pm:
"Once upon a time (many years ago while I was still in my 30's), I had one lonely hair hanging down from my chin. My eldest sister asked if she could pull it out and I said, "No". After months of asking and getting denied, she just walked up one day a..." (read comment)

Response to: Caring for the Dementia & Alzheimer's Patient

Comment posted on April 9, 2012 at 11:15 am:
"Ms.. Laverty, I am so happy I took the time to read your message... I am taking care of my 92 yr old mother and have been for about 3 1/2 yrs. During this time, I have watched her memory deteriorate drastically however she has never forgotten who I a..." (read comment)