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Disability

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts) Sun Feb 10, 2013, 10:11 PM Feb 2013

Alzheimer's. I am thankful that nobody in my blood line has ever gotten it [View all]

But the woman that helped my mother has it. She is at mid stage of it and I have a good relation with his daughter in law and son. I am a good listener, but for people who have been there, how useful are online support groups? I am willing to do the research for them in Mexico, and I am 3000 miles, frustrating, so cannot even offer a tad more help than a virtual ear.

No, she is not my mom, but she played a critical role in my life...and even came to my wedding.

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Alzheimer's. I am thankful that nobody in my blood line has ever gotten it [View all] nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 OP

I have not used the on line groups, but your words russspeakeasy Feb 2013 #1

Thanks. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #2

My dad has it. Loryn May 2013 #3

Half of people over 85 have it, so you're very lucky. nt pnwmom Jan 2014 #4

I took care of my elderly mother and father, both with dementia. enough Feb 2014 #5