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Helping my father
1/19/09 2:45 PM
My father was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's. While the effects are still in the early stages, the doctors have informed us that over time they will worsen. I have not dealt with anything like this before, any suggestions for how to best handle my father moving forward?
RE: Helping my father
1/19/09 2:45 PM as a reply to hockeydad99.
hockeydad99:
My father was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's. While the effects are still in the early stages, the doctors have informed us that over time they will worsen. I have not dealt with anything like this before, any suggestions for how to best handle my father moving forward?


Hockeydad:

Sorry to hear this. After seeing my mother and some close friends of the family go through this, I can truly empathize. There are many online sources available to you, as well as organizations willing to step in and help the family. Here's a couple:

http://alzheimersguide.net/
http://www.gilbertguide.com/alzheimers-dementia-care.php

Hope this helps,
Steve Brooks
WeCare Home Assistants
Walnut Creek, CA