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    KathyNC

    Female, 39
    Winston-Salem, NC, USA
    Member since March 30, 2008

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      From jrmom November 11, 2008

      Just stopping by to see how you are. Hope your Dad is stable. Just thinking of you and hoping you are okay. Hugs, jrmom

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      From jrmom June 15, 2008

      Hi Kathy. Glad to hear from you. I am sad, it is the first Father's Day without my Dad. I miss him so much. My Mom who has dementia and End State Lung disease has been unstable and weak, I am trying to get her to be more active, but she is slowing down so much. I have to balance any activity with rest and am pratically homebound. My sister's are supportive on the phone everyday, but I have the main caregiver responsibility and I would not change it for a moment, but it would be nice to have them stay with me for a week or so at a time. Oh, well hope you are doing okay and your Dad is stable.What I would not do to have my Dad here today on Father's Day!!! Thanks for your hug and I am sending a hug back. jrmom

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      From Suestew May 27, 2008

      Small world I too live in N.C. right out by Mocksville. My mother-in-law has this dreadful thing too. Seems like no one in the family really wants to admit even though they know it's true. With Much Caring :) Sue

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      From jrmom March 30, 2008

      I am also caring for my 83 year old Mom, who has dementia. Sending you a hug and good wishes. jrymom

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    • Close Teen Anxiety

      My 13 year old step daughter was told by one doc she has ADHD & her therapist says it is general anxiety disorder (GAD) She has moved 15 times & has been to 16 schools & is only in 7th grade. We hired a tutor, but she is not turning in her work, talking during class, & getting in trouble with her (third)step-dad at home. They want to put her on MORE meds (on Ritalin) & I don't know how to help her. When she is with her Dad & me at our house (2 hours away) she seems happy. HELP!

    • Close Alzheimer's Disease
      Stage: Advanced

      My name is Kathy, and I am the primary caregiver for my 79 year old Dad who has Alzheimer's disease and lives with me in North Carolina. I am writing a daily blog on my Alzheimer's caregiver website that shows the lighter side of caring for someone with dementia. Please pass this link along to anyone you feel would enjoy or benefit from it. http://www.KnowItAlz.com Thanks, Kathy

      Treatments

      Aricept Working / Worked
      from 1999 to 2007 - think it worked great
      Namenda Working / Worked
      Seems to work fine, progression for Dad is very slow
      Razadyne Working / Worked
      Had a great spike in effect when switched from Aricept after 8 years
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