Number one Big NO NO
... don't sit around in silence. I suggest you play the menu game.
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Source: CareGiver, The - September 23, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer’s World The First Connection of the Day
This engagement often brings a sense of security and happiness to me. I am the caregiver. I believe it brought a sense of security, happiness, and connectedness to my mother.
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95 Year Old Alzheimer's Patient Colors Beautifully and Talks About It: http://t.co/qWsFbn5FUa via @Alzheimer's Reading Room — AlzheimersRead (@ALZHEIMERSread) September 9, 2013
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Source: CareGiver, The - September 9, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Two Circles Trying to Communicate
Alzheimer's is difficult to understand and accept.
Alzheimer's World -- Two Circles Trying to Intersect http://t.co/QVbcKxmvmz #AgeofAlz #alzheimer #dementia #endalz pic.twitter.com/UVQmRQ4rko— AlzheimersRead (@ALZHEIMERSread) September 6, 2013
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Source: CareGiver, The - September 8, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
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