She is 80, type 2 diabetes managed with oral meds, on high dose
coumadin (Warfarin) and aspirin for atrial fibrillation to prevent
stroke and recently has had quite a few nosebleeds from too high
dosing, lives alone in a cooperative housing condominium unit.  She

Hi all, got back from vacation but not after cancelled and delayed flights.
I got back a day later then scheduled.   My brother took care of two of my
grandkids. Ages 6 and 11  because my daughter had a training class and I was
supposed to baby-sit.   He did pretty good but the 6 ...

My dad is 76 and in the early stages of Alzheimers and I need to get him off the
cigs. He smokes about 2 packs a day and it`s just getting too dangerous for him
now. Everything he owns has burn holes in it and he`s becoming real sloppy with
the mess they leave behind. I`ve got to ...

Looking at Google Groups, I see threads that started since I last
posted on he 14th, but they don't show up on my newsfeed (my ISP
uses Supernews).  Other groups work fine, including other alt.*
groups.  Has anybody else noticed that posts aren't being

Greetings - I'm very new here and have been reading your posts for the past
week.  My father has mild memory impairment and was just started on Aricept
yesterday.  He's called just now with stomach upset and pain and I'm
wondering does this go with the medication and will it ...

A selected list of new books on Alzheimer's disease care has been
posted recently at:
http://science-library.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-books-on-alzheimers-disease.html
Shorter link:

Hi.....Evelyn asked me in a previous post about my brother's denial.   I
don't think he will ever realize how dementia works.   After so many years
of dealing with our mother he still doesn't get it.   I was so frustrated
with him on Sunday.   I went to my grandson's little ...

This doesn't afect me, but thought some might be interested.
     Gwen
     NEWS FLASH! -- CITGO CHANGING NAME
     American Boycot of Citco is working. Remember Chavez owns Citgo, we

My Father suffers from vascular dementia and although his condition is
not severe at the moment, me & my brother were worried about him
living on his own.  So his house has been sold and he has moved in
with my brother.  The problem is that since his move last Sunday, he

Hello group.  I meant to join in by introducing myself first but I needed
some quick help earlier so I've already jumped in with both feet. I was so
glad to have a place to go. I'm dreading what's coming and I can't change
it. Last week we had our first big crisis so now it's ...

My sisters and I have been aware and carefully watching our mother, who
lives alone, and has been dx'd with Alz.  She is to the point where she has
no idea what day it is, often doesn't grasp the time, has forgotten what's
real vs what she wants to remember, etc.

My mom is 81 and lives alone.  She showers ever morning and keeps her
condo clean.  But lately I have been noticing that she repeats herself
in the same conversation a lot and seems to have trouble with the
concept of time.  For example, if I say I will pick her up in 2 hours,

I know, I know.  We'll believe it when we see it.  But if you
want to read a little positive news, have a look at:
 http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourhealth/alzheimer.html
There are nine Alzheimer's drugs in Phase III trials and

well the other night I had the caregiver come to stay with mom while I
went out for a few hrs. after I got back home I got chewed out big time,
mom said not to have that lady come back and to lock all the doors, mom
said she didn't trust her. I told mom it was DORA her caregiver the ...

Well it was a long week between the daycare tour and the first
official visit.  Grandma's cloud of misery was thick and followed her
everywhere.  She thought we were making her get a job.  But we were
good (yes, even my husband!) and minimized any talk of it, diverted