After thinking I could not survive my mother's move to assisted living,
especially because I'm not crazy about the facility, I am absolutely
surprised at how well she has adjusted.  She is starting to make some
aquaintences, goes to exercise every day, we've hired a walking partner

anyone had any experience with the use of Ativan re: managing agitation and
just plain old obnoxious behaviour?
my MIL's doctor prescribed it for use "as necessary" ... just used it for
the first time .... on her, not me, though which of us needs it more at this

Granddads ok, last coupl eof weekends hes spent away in the countryside with
is sis in law
Anett is back in Germany, and last night i went to a local pub she likes,
and everyone knew her.  The other week i sang to her at the kareoke in the

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I got my first ripe tomatoes of the year last Friday or Saturday-off of
the two plants I have in the yard,in a little 4x4 foot planter bed. :-)
I've not been caring for them much,doing otherthings;but decided I
better care for them better now. So got them watered and mulched good

guess he didn't ~get~ it .... this morning, hubby managed to break the
camel's back ... criticized my care of his mother  (in front of company, no
less)
so ... for now ... I QUIT

I have recently purchased The 36 Hour Day which I have just begun reading.
I have scheduled an appointment with neurologist for more information, etc.
However, nothing  factual can prepare me for the two events today.
My Mom was watching the Belmont Stakes and said, "He'll give ...

Billy Graham and the limo
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and
when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to
his home.

My mother who is 83 has been diagnosed with early Alzheimer's.  I am now
living with her as she has had a series of physical problems.  She has just
begun taking Aricept.  The doctor has been vague about providing details.
What is the average progression of the disease?

You have all been very supportive of me as I learn how to cope with in early
to mid stages of dementia mother and muddled in denial dad. I need to vent
about him -- and this is a safe place, so here goes! The AD connection is
that he is chief caretaker, and I just got an example of ...

Does anyone know if there is a resource on the web that basically says "if
your loved one has these types of problems, you may wish to consider
assisted living?"
All I find are lists of things that must be ABLE to do for AL, not what gaps

Would of liked to have been on here more lately;but have been pretty
busy. Mom's been pretty good. In fact a little too good in some ways :-)
as she's up and around the house a lot this evening and I was hoping she
would be taking a nap by now!:-) I've already had my nap;but am ...

Does anyone know if there is a resource on the web that basically says "if
your loved one has these types of problems, you may wish to consider
assisted living?"
All I find are lists of things that must be ABLE to do for AL, not what gaps

Menendez M.
Secretaria de Neurologia I, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias,
C/Julian Claveria s/n C.P. 33006 Oviedo, Spain. menendez@aemir.org
Neuropathologically, Alzheimer-type abnormalities are demonstrated in

I have opened a discussion group for bipolar disorder and related mental
health issues...hope yall dont mind me posting this in here  but i feel
it is important as there are NO bipolar support groups for webtvers on
this subject...BTW I am fine hope yall are too...LOVE B