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June 19, 2013 5:59 am
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@micknew I’m thinking of you. :) Hope all is okay. View
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    Denise joined the group Group logo of Caregivers CreateCaregivers Create 8 hours, 37 minutes ago

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 10 hours, 6 minutes ago

    In reply to: willow posted an update also did the cancer walk this past week, been free for almost 27 years kewl for me, kidney cancer cured 1985 kewl willow View

    Hi Willow! I”m so glad you stopped by with updates. I’ve been thinking of you and hope you’re doing okay.

    Congrats to you on the cancer walk. You are amazing! :)

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    Denise posted an update 10 hours, 13 minutes ago

    @micknew I’m thinking of you. :) Hope all is okay.

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    Denise commented on the post, Limits (Bedtime, Healthcare Workers, Self) 10 hours, 32 minutes ago

    Hi–We’ve got state groups, including one for California. California has Caregiver Resource Centers throughout the state. I posted a link here: […]

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    Denise posted an update 10 hours, 38 minutes ago

    We’re chatting right now! Join us here: http://www.caregiving.com/new-member-chat-2/

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 10 hours, 42 minutes ago

    In reply to: Il posted an update Help! Mom’s walker breaks don’t work and I can’t ’get’ Dad to fix them. View

    Can you call the company that manufactures the walker and ask for help? Perhaps they can walk you through how to repair.

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    Denise started the forum topic California Resource Centers in the group Group logo of CaliforniaCalifornia 10 hours, 46 minutes ago

    California has resource centers for family caregivers throughout the state. Visit here to find one near you: http://www.cacrc.org/californiacrc/jsp/home.jsp

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 10 hours, 49 minutes ago

    In reply to: kaseyb became a registered member View

    Hi Kasey–Thank you so much for joining us. Please let us know how we support you during this time.

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 12 hours, 13 minutes ago

    In reply to: Munyaradzi became a registered member View

    Hi-Thanks so much for joining us! We’ve got resources to help you start a caregiving support group here:

    http://www.caregiving.com/start-a-caregiving-support-group-in-your-community/

    Looking forward to having you with us. :)

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 12 hours, 47 minutes ago

    In reply to: Il posted an update Guys, I don’t know the signs of mid stage dementia. Summary or link please? View

    Hi–I swear that Sue that replied with a link but heck if I can find that reply.

    Here’s another, just in case:

    http://www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_disease_symptoms_stages.htm

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 12 hours, 52 minutes ago

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    I love your picture!! :)

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    Denise commented on the post, Limits (Bedtime, Healthcare Workers, Self) 13 hours, 42 minutes ago

    Hi–I actually meant what state do you live in? (California??) We can suggest resources near you to help. :)

    It sounds like your dad is your mom’s primary caregiver except he’s not necessarily on the same page […]

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    Denise wrote a new post, Getting a Break: Ideas for a Week Of Respite 15 hours, 48 minutes ago

    Thumbnail@G-J shared a story with me about caring for her father about five years ago during our Sandwich Shop talk show in January. After her mother died, G-J’s father moved from Arizona to her home in California. After a […]

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    Denise wrote a new post, Ten Tips to Beating The After-Break Break-Up 15 hours, 53 minutes ago

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    Ahh… you got a break. Maybe it was just for one day or for a weekend or maybe even for a week. And, on your break, you did just what you wanted.

    It […]

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    Denise commented on the post, Limits (Bedtime, Healthcare Workers, Self) 16 hours, 25 minutes ago

    Hi–I knew we had done a talk show about feeling a little green over a caree’s relationship with a home care worker. I just found it. :)

    Here’s the recap and […]

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 16 hours, 56 minutes ago

    In reply to: jill posted an update Things are getting worse here by the day. Toms legs seem to be getting weaker since pt has stopped. His kidney function isn’t getting any better and he feels like crap. He is getting very […] View

    We’re always here for you.

    And, any time, you’d like us to check in with via text messages, please let me know.

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 20 hours, 1 minute ago

    In reply to: jill posted an update Things are getting worse here by the day. Toms legs seem to be getting weaker since pt has stopped. His kidney function isn’t getting any better and he feels like crap. He is getting very […] View

    Oh, Jill. Oh, my gosh. So much. What can we do to help you?

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      jill replied 16 hours, 58 minutes ago

      Thank you Denise. Right now just having you guys to vent to means so much and is such a big help

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        Denise replied 16 hours, 56 minutes ago

        We’re always here for you.

        And, any time, you’d like us to check in with via text messages, please let me know.

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    Denise wrote a new post, Today on CareGiving.com 21 hours, 2 minutes ago

    ThumbnailJoin us!

    Webinar at Noon ET (11 a.m. CT, 9 a.m. PT): When Love, Caregiving and POAs collide: http://wp.me/P1EHsU-bvx

    New member chat at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT): <a href="www.caregiving.com/new-member-chat-2/" […]

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    Denise replied to the forum topic Denise's Three Positives in the group Group logo of Three PositivesThree Positives 21 hours, 47 minutes ago

    My three positives for June 16:
    1. Took a great nap.
    2. Got caught up.
    3. Returned my library books on time (!!).

    My three positives for June 17:
    1. Had a great lunch with a friend.
    2. Enjoyed a nice drive […]

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    Denise posted a new activity comment 1 day, 7 hours ago

    In reply to: G-J posted an update @Denise I have an idea for the August Sandwich Shop show. How about a show on transitioning back into the school year? The start of the school year is quite busy, there are new schedules, […] View

    That is a great topic! Perfect for August.

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      G-J replied 7 hours, 8 minutes ago

      At some point in the fall, a discussion about kids, caregiving and the holidays would be a good topic.

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