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Disability

russspeakeasy

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1. I have not used the on line groups, but your words

Reply to nadinbrzezinski (Original post)

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 12:28 AM

Feb 2013

that I am deliberately taking out of context will be repeated thousands of times....3000 miles and frustrating. I'm on family member number 4 with this horrid disease.
The number one thing I have learned is to listen and agree.
And know that they will have some pretty good days and some that are total shit.
Complete personality changes also come with the territory.
Best of luck to you and your friend.

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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