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Teresa (Bayamesa)
Age: 60
Gender: Female
Location: Miami, FL

I am caring for my mother, who is 95 years old, living at my home and the primary ailment is alzheimer's / dementia.

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mhmarfil commented 12/30/2011 at 6:15 pm

Happy new year to you! how's your caregiving duties? are u done with it? or is it just starting all over again with another member of the family needing u 24/7? whatever your situation is, give yours ...Read More

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JollyJ commented 1/11/2011 at 1:15 pm

Thanks for the hug, Teresa! I needed that!

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 1:42 pm

Happy National Family Caregivers Month!

National Family Caregivers month is about honoring yourself as one of the 65 million family caregivers in this country who take care of their loved o ...Read More

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lach61 gave a hug 12/29/2009 at 4:03 pm

Hey Bayamesa,

How long before the chamomile (sp?) tea takes effect? My 78 yr. old m-i-l has Alzheimer's and we have to limit her liquid intake because she wets the bed and her pj's every ni ...Read More

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Answered a question 4/20/2011 at 2:15 pm

My mom smells and scratches her head a lot, how can I get her to wash her hair?

Try using a "No Rinse Shampoo Cap" available at Walgreens or on line. It costs about $4.00 . It is a shower cap and it containes both a lathering shampoo and a soft conditioner within the cap. No ne ...Read More

Answered a question 4/8/2011 at 10:09 am

My mom is refusing physical therapy in her rehab center due to pain. What can we do?

I had the same experience with my aunt - She broke her hip, was operated . She geve up on the rehab . She was unable to walk and in a wheel chair until she passed away . It was really sad.

Gave a hug to ppj784 3/31/2011 at 11:57 am

God Bless !

Gave a hug to mhmarfil 1/27/2011 at 10:51 am

Gave a hug to lesliecobb 1/27/2011 at 10:49 am

This too shall pass - I understand you too well.

Gave a hug to JollyJ 1/11/2011 at 1:01 pm

Posted a Caregiver Story 11/1/2010 at 2:12 pm

Psalm 37:4 - inspires me and gives me stregth. "Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart". Pslam 37:4

Wrote on lach61's wall 12/29/2009 at 4:27 pm

lach61: I replied to the e mail address that you provided.
Good Luck and God Bless

Answered a question 12/29/2009 at 1:23 pm

What medication helps Alzheimer's patients to sleep through the night?

Try a cup of hot/warm Chamomille Tea or Linden Tea (a little tea bag per cup) with a little bit of sugar or sugar substitute. It is so soothing and relaxing. I give it to my 93 year old mom who suf ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 12/3/2009 at 7:28 am

Dad's Sense of Reality is Gone. What Do I Do?

Whenever my 93 year old mom who has dementia asks me about her mother and father - usually at night, I tell her that they are already asleep because it is late. This answer satifies my mom and then s ...Read More

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