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Alzheimer's Disease is a thief that gradually robs your mind. There are several medications that can slow down the process but to this day there is no cure. It has a huge impact on the family. My father died 2 years ago after many years of having to watch him decline. He was a well loved Pediatrician. My mother and I kept him at home as long as we could and 2 years later he passed away. This Group will discuss the medical part of this disease and also the impact on the family
My father is 78-years-old and has Alzheimer's dementia. In January, 2009, I put him in the nursing home in the Alzheimer's unit. However, there were too many incidents of "unexplained bruising and minor injuries." After awhile, I was overwhelmed with guilt because my father was a non-violent, gentle, caring, christian role model, so I brought him home in June. There are days when he is agitated, stubborn, and just plain old hardship (on me), but I'm THANKFUL for the days I have with him, and thank GOD for giving me a loving father, because I miss my mom (may she rest in peace!) I hope that he will be with me for a long time, and that I have the strength, wisdom, patience, and understanding to provide proper care and give my unconditional love in making his last few years as comfortable as the life he gave me.
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