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cindyrenner

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

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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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Commented on a discussion 3/17/2010 at 9:59 pm

My Elderly Parent Has Dementia: What Activities Can We Do?

My M-I-L likes to play marbles. Like aggravation or chinese checkers. She was always sooo good at card games and math, this keeps her brain stimulated. She also makes bread once a week. The family ...Read More

Answered a question 3/17/2010 at 9:43 pm

How many caregivers can remember your parents providing care for their parents?

My grandmother lived with us when I was in highschool. I now understand some of what she did/said during those years. It is a valuable tool for me to use as I care for my mother-in-law. I look at t ...Read More

Asked a question 3/17/2010 at 9:40 pm

Why does my loved one always make negative comments about people?

why does my loved one make negative comments about people? is there some validity to what they say? I redirect, steer to something positive

Answered a question 3/15/2010 at 9:26 pm

How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for an elderly loved one?

First read the laws. The FMLA has restrictions. Your employer has to have X number of employees withing a certain mile range. It isn't across the board. I am glad I held my tongue when my boss tol ...Read More

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