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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Palliative therapies for Alzheimer's Disease]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain disorder that impacts daily living through memory loss and cognitive changes. Symptoms of this disease usually develop slowly and gradually. Those with Alzheimer's may have trouble finding the right words to identify objects, express thoughts or take part in conversations. Over time, the ability to read and write also declines.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.supersaversopticians.ie/" title="http://www.supersaversopticians.ie/">Optician in Dublin</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[alexa007]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=216#post216</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:57:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Final stages of dementia 91 year old]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[My Dad is nearing the end, dysphasia and on morphine medications for the past 2 weeks. Saw him today and having made the decision to tell him, all is forgiven from the past of my childhood and its ok to let go, its hard for the rest of the 5 kids to do the same. I think my Dad is waiting to hear that from them. Each person deals with death in their own way, but because I work in Aged Care, I find its the best thing to be honest with your loved ones.<br /><br />Does anyone else feel this way, I am the youngest of the six kids in our family and our Mum is deceased (13 years) and Dad wants to go to her. I have said to let go and go to Mum and his parents. The lingering is the hardest I think. <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/cry.gif" alt=":'(" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[pauly]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=215#post215</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: withdrawing coumadin (warfarin)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[My dad is just on aspirin now even though we know that isn't offering him as much protection against stroke as coumadin did. I read about nattokinase but I'm not sure what the side effects are. I heard that Omega oil supplements and cayenne pepper also thin blood. I think the best route to go if you are truly interested is to seek a naturopathic doctor that can monitor you to see if alternative therapies are actually working for you. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.idfmarketing.com/services/social-media-marketing-smo-optimisation" title="http://www.idfmarketing.com/services/social-media-marketing-smo-optimisation"><strong>SMO</strong></a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[NicolaDaly]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=214#post214</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Dementia and a Living Will]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Followings things to do....<br /><br /># Take care of your physical health through exercise, adequate rest, and nutrition<br /># Schedule regular medical check-ups with professionals who have expertise in dementia and related issues, such as a geriatricians (physicians specialised in health care of the elderly). If you feel depressed, seek mental health treatment with a professional who has experience in this area.<br /># Take your medication as prescribed and avoid making changes to your regimen without medical advice.<br /># Avoid using alcohol as a coping mechanism. While it may make you feel better and distract you, this is only temporarily. In addition, alcohol could interact with medications or cause additional health or cognitive problems.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.idfmarketing.com/services/social-media-marketing-smo-optimisation" title="http://www.idfmarketing.com/services/social-media-marketing-smo-optimisation"><strong>Social Media Marketing</strong></a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[NicolaDaly]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=213#post213</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=43&amp;quotepost=213</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Looking for information for better caregiving materials]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[These are great resources.. thanks for much for sharing!  I have been doing research on local <a href="http://comprehensivenc.com/elder-care/" title="http://comprehensivenc.com/elder-care/">elder care charlotte</a> so i'm really glad i came across this.  Thanks again!]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[chachcare]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=212#post212</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=13&amp;quotepost=212</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:13:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Looking for information for better caregiving materials]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Thanks &quot;caitrin&quot;....<br /><br />You share very nice and informative link with us!!!! <br /><br />I also fully recommended this link....]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caera]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=211#post211</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:16:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: PA changing laws regarding Living Will???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In Code Section : Specific Powers, Life-Prolonging Acts<br /><br />Any medical procedure that serves only to prolong the process of dying or maintain the patient in a state of permanent unconsciousness....]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caera]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=210#post210</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=32&amp;quotepost=210</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:13:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Assisted living]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Residents who have periods of temporary incapacity due to illness, injury, or recuperation from surgery often are allowed to remain in the residence or to return from a rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility or hospital if appropriate services can be provided by the assisted living residence]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caera]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=209#post209</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=42&amp;quotepost=209</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:55:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Educational resources for end-of-life care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Thanks for sharing link !]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[kenchi]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=208#post208</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=24&amp;quotepost=208</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: History of hospice]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Admin...<br /><br />I think this link help you finding all the history on Hospice like &quot;from what word is derived from and where hospice began ...Etc...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/hospice.html" title="http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/hospice.html">http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/hospice.html</a>  <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/cool.gif" alt="8)" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=207#post207</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=14&amp;quotepost=207</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:33:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Looking for information for better caregiving materials]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi there...<br /><br />I think that the below link also help in providing the good tips on care giving.....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=391" title="http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=391">http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=391</a><br /><br />This link provide you answers of all your queries on Dementia Behaviors... <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=206#post206</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=13&amp;quotepost=206</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:28:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Home Care is best for your loved one]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[These centers have specialized to care for elderly people so; lots of people are hiring them as per their needs. The services include making them to stay at their own house with freedom so, that the senior person can also enjoy their life happily. <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/smile.gif" alt=":)" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=205#post205</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=78&amp;quotepost=205</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:20:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Hospice duties]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Tired...<br /><br />Hospice care represents feeling approach to end-of-life care, enhancing the quality of remaining life and enabling you to live as fully and as comfortable as possible. Most probably nursing home and elderly care centers provide these types of services to their clients.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=204#post204</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=45&amp;quotepost=204</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Home Care is best for your loved one]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[After several months when elders got stable and don’t need any emergency equipment, then hospital will refer them in Nursing Home. There they will get all medical facilities. Environment of nursing homes is little lighter than hospitals. There are no such restrictions like hospitals. Elders can walk freely there.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caera]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=203#post203</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=78&amp;quotepost=203</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:32:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Caregiver]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are feeling too much stress, then you can tell it about your relatives or you can contact to the owner of caregiver provider. If they are not responding properly, then you can take help of law.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caera]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=196#post196</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=52&amp;quotepost=196</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:53:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Hospice duties]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hospice care includes medication and hygiene of a person. When he is not able to take care of himself, then it will be good to prefer any nurse at home. But at home you can’t arrange all the medical equipments, so Nursing Home will be a great idea for proper care.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caera]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=194#post194</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=45&amp;quotepost=194</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:58:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Talking to my loved one's doctor]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Regularly health checkup is the best strategy and to have knowledge of the current situation of your loved one's.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=193#post193</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=22&amp;quotepost=193</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Bridging the Gap Between Staff &amp; Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:09:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Support Groups Available?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I think so.. There are several NGO and organizations to help people and provide many services for care of them. You can easily find a huge list of organizations on the internet and can checkout their website for taking their services, according to your needs.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=192#post192</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=35&amp;quotepost=192</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:59:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Palliative Care in Montana]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I agree with Heblye. It's depends on you to find the best home care agencies for your Dad. There are several agencies in Montana but, you should find the best one among them for your father.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=191#post191</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=25&amp;quotepost=191</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:51:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Educational resources for end-of-life care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all,<br /><br />I just checked out all links. I got a lot of knowledge and information. Thanks for posting the great and very informative links.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=190#post190</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=24&amp;quotepost=190</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Help Elderly Parents]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Care for elders should be discussed amongst everyone in family. Because, the we loved our seniors and we need to care for them. Home help and home care is the best way and option to provide the better care and good services for them so that they can take decision about their life with free mind and can feel happy in family surrounding.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=187#post187</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=41&amp;quotepost=187</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:34:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Help Elderly Parents]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Christmas day is around the corner. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday and best wishes for you.<br /><br /><br /><br />---------------------------<br /><a href="http://www.wholesaledvdmall.com/The-Sopranos-Seasons-1-6-DVD-Boxset-FREE-SHIPPING-396.html" title="http://www.wholesaledvdmall.com/The-Sopranos-Seasons-1-6-DVD-Boxset-FREE-SHIPPING-396.html">Sopranos Seasons 1-6</a><br /><a href="http://www.wholesaledvdmall.com/Bones-Seasons-1-6-DVD-Boxset---FREE-SHIPPING-634.html" title="http://www.wholesaledvdmall.com/Bones-Seasons-1-6-DVD-Boxset---FREE-SHIPPING-634.html">Bones Seasons 1-6 DVD</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[KelleyUnderwood]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=186#post186</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=41&amp;quotepost=186</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:12:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Caregiver]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Caregiving put stress on you with following symptoms: <br /><br />    * Sleeping problems like too much or too little sleeping<br /><br /><br />    * Weight gain or loss with changing in eating habits<br /><br /><br />    * Feeling tired <br /><br /><br />    * Loss of interest in activities<br /><br /><br />    * Irritated, saddened, angered<br /><br /><br />    * Frequent headaches, stomach aches, or other physical problems]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=185#post185</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=52&amp;quotepost=185</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:09:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Whether or not to use a feeding tube]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Good post.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=182#post182</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=20&amp;quotepost=182</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:26:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Care is best for your loved one]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all,<br />I didn't find any relevant place in this forum for sharing my information about elders care so, I am discussing here my topic about home care.<br /><br />We love our parents or our seniors and don't want to loss them at any cost. So, we try to give the best care for them and therefore we provides medical help and other services which they want to need.<br /><br />Nursing home can be a good choice for caring them but  in my opinion it's not a right option to put them in nursing homes. Home care is best way to provide services to seniors or ailing family members at their home and they have a specialty not only in treating the patients, but also provide the medical facilities. They believe in social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of patients. Home care tries hard to complete all specific needs of elders and senior people. Home care services have different costs according to their amenities and services which they provide to the customers. It is the best choice for those people who want that their elderly and beloved parents live with them at the home surroundings with security and console.<br /><br /><br /><br />If, you want to give any feedback then most welcome. I would appreciate your comment.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />_______________<br />[img=&quot;http://www.carefortheelderly.ie/&quot;]Home Care Dublin[/img]]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[caitrin]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=181#post181</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=78&amp;quotepost=181</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:18:28 GMT</pubDate>
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