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Jeff (Jeffgdee)
Age: 71

I am a husband and caregiver of my wife Dorothy who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I am 10 years younger than my wife although she looks no older than I. We have been married 36 years. We are both retired. We have a very strong faith in God and believe in Divine Healing. I had a heatr attack in 1997 and had triple bypass surgury. I walk 3 miles plus everyday. I am now in good physical condition.
Jeff

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

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 12:39 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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ShirleyAnn60 gave a hug 4/21/2010 at 7:54 pm

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Carol Bradley Bursack gave a hug 1/1/2010 at 10:15 am

And your support of me means a lot, Jeffgdee. It's a long road, and caregivers can be misunderstood. Add to that the fact that often "experts" disagree, and we can be left scrambing. You are going wit ...Read More

ShirleyAnn60 commented 12/31/2009 at 1:37 am

I see no problem in being a friend of your husband. Whatever it takes to keep her calm and comfortable. She is very lucky to have you. May God Bless

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ShirleyAnn60 gave a hug 12/31/2009 at 1:30 am

I helped take care of my mother that had alzeimers and dementia, she passed away in a nursing home a few years ago. It was very hard, I finally had to stand up to my Mother and tell her I will not ...Read More

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Gave a hug to MindingOurElders 1/1/2010 at 9:57 am

Thank you Carol, your support means a lot.
Jeff

Gave a hug to ShirleyAnn60 12/31/2009 at 12:12 pm

Hi Shirley,
Thanks for the note. It makes me feel better.
Jeff

Gave a hug to Mimis 12/31/2009 at 12:09 pm

Thanks for the support Mimis.
Jeff

Commented on a discussion 12/30/2009 at 9:27 pm

Why Do Elders Abuse The Relatives Who Are Taking Care of Them?

Hi, This is Jeff again,
I am a caregiver to my wife. I love her very much and have always been gentle with her. She does respond much more peaceful with love, patience and gentleness.
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