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Name: AniGrafix Website: AniGrafix Work Shop Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: The Work Shop Time: 1997-03-30 22:36:00 Comments: Good luck with Mom :-( |
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Name: Alrick Website: The Lair Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Singapore Time: 1997-03-30 21:35:00 Comments: Great Page! I learnt a lot from my visit, a must "come back" URL. To your Mom! Cheers! |
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Name: Jim Herzman Website: CyberWorlds of Trains Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lone Pine, CA Time: 1997-03-30 14:30:00 Comments: Great Site you have here!! Please come visit me at Jim@CyberWorlds of Trains |
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Name: Peggy Davis Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Oklahoma Time: 1997-03-28 20:22:00 Comments: I just found out today that my mother is in the final stage of Alzheimer's. We haven't been talking to each other for about three years now and my brothers or sisters never told me about this until today. Could you please send me some information about this disease and the final stages? How long does she have to live? |
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Name: WEEZE Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Purvis, Mississippi Time: 1997-03-28 17:36:00 Comments: Dear Brenda, Thanks for sending your address to me. We have a lot in common, you and I. Your site is really interesting so far;your journal gut wrenching. I'll continue my visit another day. Thanks again for sharing. |
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Name: Margaret Marcotte Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1997-03-25 22:33:00 Comments: Hi, Brenda! Just checking your site to see if you had more journals completed. Am glad to see that you have. Just reread part of your first and I have to tell you again how much it means to me to read of someone else's life as a caregiver. |
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Name: Dave Wattles Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Southeast Lower Michigan Time: 1997-03-25 15:57:00 Comments: E-mailed you from last visit. First time to sign guestbook. Mom with Alzheimers is in the next room. Thanks for the excellent website. Keep up the good work. It really helps. Probably both of us. Dave |
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Name: ronnie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: usa, pa Time: 1997-03-24 20:50:00 Comments: hi, your page is beautiful |
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Name: Liz and Marie Website: not yet Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: port st lucie , Fl Time: 1997-03-24 17:25:00 Comments: T tried to write to you about mom, but this computer makes my words slide off the screen. Someday!!!!! , |
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Name: Debra Ludwig Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Silverdale WA Time: 1997-03-23 21:02:00 Comments: Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I have worked in nursing homes for over 20 years and just last summer was promoted to unit coordinator of a 55 bed dementia/alzheimers wing. Im being allowed to develop the care guidelines for the residents following what we call the Gentle Care Program. Im starting a class this month in this approach given by Moya Jones and hope to glean ideas from her. We are putting people from each department in this class in hopes we will be able to come back and teach the rest. Your page is helpful in understanding from the families veiwpoint what they are going through. My own father was also diagnosed with Alzheimers last summer so your resourses are valuble to me as he lives in Florida and Im in Washington. Thank you for your input and the beautiful pictures of your mom. She raised a wonderful daughter and what a beautiful tribute you are to her. Thank You Debra |
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Name: John Ballem Website: John's Links and Sites Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: London, Ont. Time: 1997-03-23 05:26:00 Comments: I've also added a table border around my award...what do you think? You might want to add it to the award that you got from me |
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Name: Darren Shilson Website: Welcome Home Page Referred by: From WWW.LPAGE.COM From: Plymouth, UK Time: 1997-03-23 05:02:00 Comments: This is a great and very worthwhile page, keep up the good work!!!
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Name: Joan Cole Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Tulane University School of Social Work, New Orleans, LA Time: 1997-03-22 18:44:00 Comments: Thank you for the extraordinary glimpse into your life and for the great links for Alzheimer's info. I am a grad student in social work, with a primary interest in aging. I am doing research for a paper on Alzheimer's and the internet connection. |
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Name: Kevin Carroll Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: A small town called Birr, in Co. Offaly, Ireland Time: 1997-03-22 17:36:00 Comments: Your page is so moving, I have to admit there were tears in my eyes listening to "How Great Thou Art". It sounds very much like your mother was a lovely, gentle, person, and it should be a great consolation to you that you made the correct choice in coming home to look after her. My own mother died on 25/12/85, and your page brought back memories. I direct a childrens choir ; we will think of you when we sing again. God Bless. KC |
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Name: K. P. Chong Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Singapore Time: 1997-03-22 16:44:00 Comments: Found your web site from someone guestbook. You really did put a lot of efforts in developing your site.The interface is carefully choosen to bring out the content of your presentation. I like your choice of background too. I hope one day, we will find a cure for this illness. BTW, I have bookmarked your page for further exploration. Hope you could visit me at Web Friend Exchange. Very best on your homepages.
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Name: John Ballem Website: John's Links and Sites Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: London, Ont. Time: 1997-03-22 04:52:00 Comments: There, you'll find links to more than 200 general interest and gaming sites! Don't forget to sign my book!! |
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Name: Kelley Pichinte Website: Kelley's Homepage!!/Homepage Of Angel's!! Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Chatham,Ontario.Canada Time: 1997-03-21 09:30:00 Comments: You have a very nice Homepage!! It Is filled with great information.....very helpful!! Please stop by anytime!! |
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Name: Roger Harris Website: Roger's Spot on The Web Referred by: From WWW.LPAGE.COM From: Brunswick and The Golden Isles, GA Time: 1997-03-21 07:26:00 Comments: You have a very nice home page. I can sympathize with you, being a caregiver. I was a caregiver for my dad for 7 years although he did not have Alzheimer's . I know your caregiving was much harder to give. I know God has blessed you and will continue to bless. I want to place your banner on my banners page.Click on my logo and visit me!!!…
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Name: Pennie Maya Website: Pennie's Playhouse Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Richmond Virginia Time: 1997-03-21 05:41:00 Comments: My grandmother also had a stroke which threw her into alzhimers....I cried as I read your story and I am very greatful for all the info. you have on your page! I'll be back to read more later. If you get time, please come by and see my page and let me know what you think. |
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Name: Oscar Dix Website: Oscar´s Web-Site! Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Sweden, Falkenberg Time: 1997-03-21 02:57:00 Comments: A very good page about Alzeimers. I didn´t know so much about it before. Keep on growing. Oscar Dix |
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Name: Kelly Website: Kellys Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: TEXAS Time: 1997-03-20 20:00:00 Comments: Thanks for stopping by my page! I am very sorry about your mother :( My grandmother died from the same disease. |
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Name: Judy Parise Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Connecticut Time: 1997-03-19 23:16:00 Comments: I was looking for information on alzheimers my daughter takes care of a woman who has alzheimers and she has gotten very attached to her.I came across your story it was so beautiful you are a very special person. God Bless You Judy |
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Name: Chad Parris Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Columbus, Ohio Time: 1997-03-19 20:33:00 Comments: Hi, Was doing a yahoo search on my last name and came across your page. Your love for your mother is very touching. I have a grandmother (mothers side) in a nursing home also suffering from alzheimers disease. It is very hard to deal with at times. My grandfather Thirmon Parris(diseased) was born in Coleman Ala. Maybe were related ? Thanks again for the opportunity to visit. God Bless. Chad Parris |
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Name: LaVerne Hanson Website: Ramsgram Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: California Time: 1997-03-19 18:25:00 Comments: Thank you so much for such a touching page. I have visited a couple of times so that I could view everything. The topic really hits home as my father (83 yrs) is suffering with this also. What a wonderful tribute to your dear mother. special thoughts, LaVerne |
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Name: Cheri Shelnutt Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Clearwater, FL Time: 1997-03-19 12:21:00 Comments: My father has Alzheimers. Have enjoyed your page and the links to all the others. THanks for sharing. Blessings, Cheri |
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Name: Susan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: North Georgia Time: 1997-03-19 06:12:00 Comments: I am looking for information about a diagnostic procedure called the Cp- E4 or something like that. It is a genetic test for certain types of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. My mother started showing symptoms 9 years ago when she was 52 years old. I would like to know if this is the hereditary type.. |
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Name: James Boyd Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: A very small town in Illinois Time: 1997-03-18 19:12:00 Comments: I don't really know if I can say really anything special. My mother and father are still living at the age of 80"s, and I've been blessed that they have their heath, so I really can't say anything from experience. Only that this is not a far world, and the Bible does bring out a fact that it rains on the just and the unjust alike. And since we don't really know what the next day holds for anybody, we can only live for each day that we have. Don't look back, and remember your mother as she would have you to remember her. And who knows, one day you will probably be able to share with someone that "this day will pass" also. Jim |
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Name: Cecil Dobbs, Jr. Website: FolkArt & Craft Exchange Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: California Time: 1997-03-14 13:37:00 Comments: Bless You...You Care |
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Name: Simone Soileau Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Louisiana Time: 1997-03-13 20:10:00 Comments: My grandmother recently died with Alzeheimer's. I will look into this site more to obtain more information. See you soon! |
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Name: Jim Simms Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New York City Time: 1997-03-12 17:33:00 Comments: It is said that 'what we gives makes a life'. Your wonderful web page is a testament to your love of your mother. It also brings sunshine into the lives of caregivers who face similar hurdles as you did. Your Mom lives on in pictures and precious memories. My Mom is 88 years old with dementia for five plus years. As a youngster she was an avid swimmer. Were I to write a book about her it would be entitled "Remembering Gertrude Ederly" after the first woman to swim the English Channel. Thanks for bringing smiles and memories |
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Name: Diane Malcolm Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: North Bend, OR Time: 1997-03-11 21:44:00 Comments: Brenda, What a beautiful page. I am an RN that has taken on the task of caring for the elderly in my home. I have 5 residents. I have had 2 wonderful ladies who had Alzheimers I now have a wonderful gentleman who was just diagnosed today with it. His wife is devastated. My heart goes out to you for the heartache you must have gone through. Even though these people are not our "blood" relatives, they have all become very special to us. Thank you again for the heart- warming page. Diane |
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Name: Dena Ivie Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Arkansas City, Kansas Time: 1997-03-11 19:24:00 Comments: I have worked with an Alzheimer's project, providing counseling for families caring for the Alzheimer's patient. Presently I have a brother-in-law with early onset Alzheimer's. |
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Name: Molly Williams Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Maine Time: 1997-03-11 11:00:00 Comments: I've just spent an hour reading your journal and learning about your mother. You've created a wonderful resource. |
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Name: Laura Wilburn Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Indiana Time: 1997-03-10 11:35:00 Comments: Subscribed to the Alz. list through Washington Univ. recently. Someone on the list said that Bob and Brenda had the best home pages so I've checked out both of them now. They are both invaluable, mainly for the links to other resources. Thanks very much for all the work you have put into this for others. |
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Name: Marty Potter Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Carmel, IN Time: 1997-03-09 13:23:00 Comments: My mother has Alzheimer's and it sure was a learning experience to read your journal entries! So many of the symptoms you described are very similar to my mother's behavioral patterns. |
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Name: Linda Covington Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Fort Worth, Texas Time: 1997-03-07 18:26:00 Comments: Bless you, Bless you, for going online with your story. My father has Alzheimer's and is now in a nursing home and I just can't express to you how your story has touched me. Thank you for sharing with all of us who are experiencing similar events. |
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Name: Dave Website: Dave & Angie's Homepage Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Florida Time: 1997-03-05 20:21:00 Comments: Very informative site you have and well designed! My grandmother had Alzheimer's so I can relate. Have a great day! |
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Name: heather donnell Website: My Humble Abode Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: delaware Time: 1997-03-04 07:40:00 Comments: I was so touched by your story...My paternal grandmother has Alzheimer's -- yet I never realized what my aunt as a caregiver was going through. Thank you for sharing your story -- with me & so many others. I thank you for sharing your memories though some were painful --your journal made me cry & caused me to reflect much on my own grandmother. Thank you so much for sharing. |
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Name: Sara Taylor Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pennsylvania Time: 1997-03-02 18:34:00 Comments: This is a beautiful web page. I am happy to have happened upon it. As a caregiver in a specialized Alzheimer's Unit such information interests me very much. I would like to visit often and refer anyone else with a similar interest to this page. |
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Name: Aletha Carlton Website: Sorry, I don't have a home page. Referred by: Word of Mouth From: I'm from Norwalk Ct. USA Time: 1997-02-28 12:19:00 Comments: Hi Brenda, We've cooresponded before via the Candid-Dementia List. I just thought I'd check in and see how things are going. I love the pictures and the red flowers. This looks like a happy place. No one seems to taking advantage of the Mail List at Candid. Best Wishes, Aletha. |
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Name: Jang Hee Yun Website: Hee Yun's Little Home Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Yongin, South Korea Time: 1997-02-23 00:19:00 Comments: Wanted to say Hi! and let you know how much I've enjoyed this cool and lovely site. GREAT WORK! There's so much to see here, and so little time to surf! Thanks for making my day a brighter one. Will pop in again. Bye Bye. Cheers, Jang Hee Yun |
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Name: Pat Warner RN, MSN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Roseburg, OR Time: 1997-02-22 09:33:00 Comments: I am an Alzheimer's Educator in our rural community and found your web page very educating and heart warming. You did an excellent job. I, too, felt that I got to know mom. Pat Warner RN, MSN |
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Name: TOM AND ELZAAN Website: Referred by: Net Search From: SOUTH AFRICA Time: 1997-02-22 05:58:00 Comments: VERY TOUCHING |
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Name: Mark Johnston Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Penticton, BC Time: 1997-02-20 12:08:00 Comments: Remarkable home page. I may load Explorer just so that I can take a printout to the next Support Group meeting here. (I despise Microsoft but I can bend a bit!) Actually found the URL in an Alzheimer Digest posting. |
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Name: hans houweling Website: Referred by: Net Search From: the Netherlands Time: 1997-02-20 03:41:00 Comments: I'm a editor of a duth journal on psychogeriatrics called DENKBEELD. Our articles are written in a journalistic style and are mentioned for all kind of workers in the field of psychogeriatric (nursing homes, home-care, geriatric wards, social work etc. I.m writing a "small article on dementia and internet "Alzheimer on the surfboard " Your website inspires me a lot! for your information: DENKBEELD has about 5000 subscribers, it appears 6 times a year. The journal is linked to the dutch association on psychogeriatrics. This association is a member of the IPA , the International Psychogeriatric Association. I'm a doctor, working in a nursing home. In Holland I started a experiment for 36 dmented elderly living in normal houses in Haarlem (near Amsterdam) I designed a method of care based on the attachment theory (John Bolwby) I called it "warm care" In august some editors of DENKBEELD will be present in Jerusalem on the IPA-congres. we will present a poster and a english "dummy" of the journal. |
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Name: Richard Gurekas Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Montreal , Canada Time: 1997-02-19 20:42:00 Comments: Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights. This type of information exchange is priceless and highly useful. |
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Name: Roberta Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pennsylvania Time: 1997-02-16 16:42:00 Comments: Dear Brenda, I was very moved by your page. Your poems touched me deeply. I admire your love and devotion to your mother. |
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Name: Anne Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Québec City Time: 1997-02-16 16:28:00 Comments: My mother is now entering what they describe the 6th stage of AD with much grace and serenity.She is fortunate to have enough money to still live in her house with 3 ladies who are very nice to her. I hope we can still continue this way for a few more months, but it unfortunately seems it is getting to an end. She is very happy, laughs and sings a lot.I imagine she was able to retain so much happiness from all the love she still gets. For us, her children, it makes it more bearable. |
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Name: Melanie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Michigan Time: 1997-02-13 16:43:00 Comments: This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. |
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Name: Jeanne McLaws Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 1997-02-13 08:53:00 Comments: - great visual page - nice to have personal contacts and stories to relate to - I have a number of people come into the Alzheimer office and the day-to-day stories help them to feel not so alone |
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Name: adrienne Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: california Time: 1997-02-11 13:58:00 Comments: Very touching. I wish I knew what else to say. I hope that I never have to stand in your shoes. |
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Name: Sharon Ward Website: Bar W Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Southwest of Fort Worth, Texas Time: 1997-02-09 01:51:00 Comments: I am sitting here in tears after reliving your time with your mother with you. I had my mother with me in my home for a year and a half, and so many of the problems were the same. Some were far worse. If you think guests or a visit are upsetting for an alzheimers patient, try an involuntary move. I have seen her offer perfect strangers large sums of money to take her home. We live on a ranch, and I have also seen her with her purse on her arm, heading across the prairie. I had to watch her 24 hours a day, and got proficient at shopping during her regular sleep periods. Mother is now in a special care center for dementia patients in Fort Worth. It is a wonderful place, and she has excellent care. I had to move her out of my home, because she was affecting my family to such a tremendous extent. I could not have my daughter remembering her grandmother with contempt and resentment. I searched for a very long time, before finding a place that I felt would give her the special care that she deserved. Then cried all the way home the day I left her there. Mother no longer remembers me now, but always seems pleased to see me. My daughter always wants to go and visit when I go, also. These things are what get me through the feeling that I have deserted Mother. Thank you for sharing your story. |
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Name: Charles W. Bussey (nephew to Ruth Talley) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Houston, TX Time: 1997-02-03 15:36:00 Comments: I am surfing for Alzheimer's information. My uncle has Alzheimer's disease. Without imposing if you have any words to send via my email or directly I would appreciate it. GOD BLESS YOU in your efforts to educate and share with others! Mrs. Ray C. (Ruth) Talley 213 Beechwood Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 658-4229 |
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Name: Tracey Palmer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Toronto, Ontario Time: 1997-02-02 12:47:00 Comments: Hi, Your home page is great. I have already sent you an e-mail regarding my study. If you can help me or if you know anyone who can help me, please let me know by e-mail and I will send you a copy of my questionnaire. Thanks for your time Tracey Palmer P.S. Alzheimer's runs in my family and this is why this study is so important to me |
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Name: Gerald L Crabtree Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: North Vassalboro,Maine Time: 1997-02-02 11:41:00 Comments: Hello I haven't finished checking out all on your beautiful page,yet,but I will go back. The picture of your Mom touching the flowers was a wonderful beginning.My Mom and Dad are doing well,thank God,for 72 and 75. My Dad is on a diabetic diet and can't dance as much as he would like. My Mom is still busy with the grandchildren,too busy mostly,but that is what she lives for. Our summer neighbors are like our other Mom and Dad. They live in Quincy,Mass in the winter. John is very worried about Grace. She seems fine to us but he says he can tell she is beginning to show signs. I told him I would check the internet for him to keep up on the latest on this draining disease. Grace is a Christian Science lady. I will read your page and get back to you ,OK. Thank You for sharing your Mom with us. I'm sure she is very proud. Sincerely,Jerry and Jane |
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Name: Pam Poco Website: Resources for Children in Crisis Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Livermore, California Time: 1997-02-01 18:37:00 Comments: You've put together a lovely page. I had to put my mother into a care facility in 1991, and she is still alive. I believe sharing your information is a wonderful tribute both to your mother and your courage. God be with you, and thanks for sharing. |
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Name: Jayna Website: Activity Professionals' Quarterly Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Massachusetts Time: 1997-02-01 13:43:00 Comments: As an Activity Director and educator for staff on an Alzheimer's Unit in a Long term Care facility, I'm always looking for resources to share with the care givers and families. Your insightful and beautiful page is an invaluable tool and touching story. Thank you and God Bless! |
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Name: Jayna Website: Activity Professionals' Quarterly Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Massachusetts Time: 1997-02-01 13:37:00 Comments: As an Activity Director and educator for staff on an Alzheimer's Unit in a Long term Care facility, I'm always looking for resources to share with the care givers and families. Your insightful and beautiful page is an invaluable tool and touching story. Thank you and God Bless! |
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Name: Jayna Website: Activity Professionals' Quarterly Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Massachusetts Time: 1997-02-01 13:36:00 Comments: As an Activity Director and educator for staff on an Alzheimer's Unit in a Long term Care facility, I'm always looking for resources to share with the care givers and families. Your insightful and beautiful page is an invaluable tool and touching story. Thank you and God Bless! |
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Name: Kevin Furniss Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Rock Hill, S.C. Time: 1997-02-01 10:24:00 Comments: What a wonderful tribute. My mother is in the throes of terminal stomach cancer. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, so I feel a little helpless being so far away. I'm doing what I can from here, Rock Hill, S.C., but I sure wish I could be there. I found you through your posting on the AUTOCAT list. Did you return to FSU to finish your degree? |
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Name: Bonnie Barthel Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Federal Way, Wa. (Seattle area) Time: 1997-02-01 00:35:00 Comments: I am just beginning to read your homepage and appreciate having the opportunity to read of other caregiver's thoughts and experiences. My mother is a victim of AD and I took an early retirement opportunity to assist my father in caring for Mom. We are most fortunate as she becomes even sweeter and more loving as the disease progresses. We hope and pray this continues as it is a pleasure to be around her for the last few months before it becomes necessary to place her in a nursing home. Thank you |
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Name: Patrick Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Houston Texas Time: 1997-01-30 19:38:00 Comments: Have tears in my eyes from the goodness that exists in the hearts of those of you who have coped and thrived with a most difficult and heartbreaking challenge. Am not a religious person as such, but feel complelled to say God bless you äll". |
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Name: Barbara Romans Website: Referred by: Net Search From: San Antonio, TX Time: 1997-01-30 09:11:00 Comments: Looking for information about Alzheimer's disease and also found great inspiration from you and Missy. Thanks for introducing so many to Missy and her amazing story. |
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Name: G.A. Gieger Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Everman, TX Time: 1997-01-29 10:01:00 Comments: Your work is excellent. My wife has CBGD which shares some symptoms with Alzheimer's such as dementia. I will send you some info or you can look on the MGH/Harvard BB for Movement Disorders. Sorry that your mom contracted this dreadful disease, and I pray that someday they will find a cure or preventative. GAG |
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Name: Mary Jane Miller Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Denver, CO Time: 1997-01-29 09:26:00 Comments: Brenda: I just came across your page on Monday while looking for some poetry about mothers. I lost my mom to Alzheimers and Parkinson a year ago February 12--She was buried on the 15th of that month. We are going to have a family memorial the 15th of Feb. this year. My dad was her major caregiver, but two of my sisters--one who lives in their home town in Eastern Colorado, and one who lives here in Denver near me also helped. We have three other sisters--one is in Pennsylvania; two are here in Denver; the two in Denver never really accepted how sick Mama was. Although it's been a year, I still have a lot of grief and trouble dealing with the fact that she is gone. Like you said in your journals, she didn't always know who we were and called us by names of people from her past. We had t put her in a nursing home in August 1995 and I only got to see her four times after that, but she never responded to me--it was like she didn't even see me. She had a seizure in Jan 1996 and we thought she was going to die then. I got real luckly that night, she called me by name but I don't know if she really knew it was me or just happened to say the right name. This is a really terrible disease--it is so disheartening to watch someone you love lose their grip on reality and not be able to do the things at which they were so proficient. Your page is beautiful and I will visit it often. I hope to read the rest of your journals when you get them done. |
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Name: Tony Pagano Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Yardley, PA Time: 1997-01-29 05:01:00 Comments: Hi Brenda! I just wanted to tell you that you page really looks helpful. I have not had a chance to explore it fully yet, but I am looking forward to it. I am the primary caretaker for my wife's mother. She has been living with us for over 8 years since her heart bypass. She is 74 years old and had been doing pretty good until recently For the last couple of years, she would just put things away in the wrong places i.e. like unloading the dishwasher. She would drive us nuts trying to things. Now it seems over the last few months she is really going down fast. Her short term memory is really poor. She wants to go home and she will ask what's the day and date consistently. What I am wondering, is this rapid deterioration normal and what other changes can I expect. Brenda, thanks alot for your ear-tony |
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Name: Jim Weiler Website: index.html Referred by: Net Search From: Austin, Texas Time: 1997-01-28 20:18:00 Comments: I'm sorry about your loss. My Mom is still with us. My father was her primary caregiver until he died 2-1/2 years ago. He ended his own life. At that time, my Mom had had the earlier stages of Alzheimer's for about ten years. I am now her guardian, and she was left with enough funds to be adequately cared for in a home for Alzheimer's patients. I have a web page for my Mom at |
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Name: Jolanda Restano Website: Homepage of Jolanda and Paolo Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: I need information on Alzheimer Desease for my job Time: 1997-01-21 07:00:00 Comments: Very well done!!!!! Bravo! Jolanda |
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Name: Randall L. Rike Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: N. Hollywood, CA Time: 1997-01-20 22:34:00 Comments: I lost my Dad to Alzheimer's the very day after you lost your Mom, on April 24, 1996. He was 79. |
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Name: Iffle Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 1997-01-20 15:50:00 Comments: Iffle wa here! |
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Name: TIFFANIE LINDVALL Website: NTL SCHOOL REPORTING SERVICES Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CONNECTICUT Time: 1997-01-20 13:23:00 Comments: WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WEB SITE! YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL WOMAN FOR DOING THIS! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE - I WILL PASS THIS ON TO MY SISTER IN LAW WHO HAS A MOTHER WITH ALZ. - AND HAS BEEN IN A HOME FOR 8 YEARS. THANK YOU AGAIN! TIFFANIE |