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			<title><![CDATA[Dementia and a Living Will]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm looking for others in my situation.  My father is 78 and in the later stages of dementia.  I care for him at home, however, during a recent bout of pneumonia, I completely read his living will and came to completely understand his wishes.  His request before the dementia set in, was to have a DNR on file.  This is very specific, no antibiotics, no feeding tubes, respirators, etc....If i had read this before his pneumonia I would not have authorized the use of antibiotics.  While being in the hospital and a rehab (4 wks) he developed at UTI.  I did not allow the use of antibiotics, to say the least I was looked upon as someone trying to kill her father rather than trying to abide by his wishes.  Well on the bright side the UTI cleared up on its own but I know we were lucky this time.  Is anyone out there living through this as a caregiver and trying to do what their loved one wished before he became so sick.  I understand this is a terminal disease but I read other forums where so many are about doing everything to keep their loved ones alive.  I love my father very much and dread the day he passes on.  But I also know so much of my dad is not really there anymore.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Dadsdaughter]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=104#post104</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:24:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Assisted living]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Assisted Living combines 24-hour residential, healthcare and support services for the elderly. It is also known as residential care, congregate care or personal care. <a href="http://www.seniorcarehomesmidwest.com/services/assistedliving.php" title="http://www.seniorcarehomesmidwest.com/services/assistedliving.php">Assisted Living</a> facilities can be either independent establishments or be part of a retirement community, senior housing complex or nursing home. Compared with nursing homes and the like, Assisted Living communities have fewer residents. Senior citizens living at Assisted Living facilities are housed in independent apartments or units.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[seniorcar012]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=103#post103</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:16:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Educational resources for end-of-life care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[thanks guys, I will surely see this]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ashiq]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=102#post102</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=24&amp;quotepost=102</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Help Elderly Parents]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[yes that is good, family member can contribute in care of elderly, but the best is your loved ones seniors live with you only and you can hire a <a href="http://www.homecareplus.ie" title="http://www.homecareplus.ie">home care</a> provider for them so carers can do the work required when you are not available at home and rest things like talking and social activities with your parents or seniors improves the condition.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ashiq]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=101#post101</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=41&amp;quotepost=101</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:49:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Palliative Care in Montana]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi rlongoria, there are a lot of <a href="http://bluebirdcare.ie" title="http://bluebirdcare.ie">home care</a> agencies in Montana. You can find the list of Alzheimer's care agencies for the Montana region here.<br /><a href="http://www.carepathways.com/FacilitySearch-HC.cfm?State=MONTANA&amp;ST=MT" title="http://www.carepathways.com/FacilitySearch-HC.cfm?State=MONTANA&amp;ST=MT">http://www.carepathways.com/FacilitySearch-HC.cfm?State=MONTANA&amp;ST=MT</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[NicolaDaly]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=100#post100</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=25&amp;quotepost=100</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:41:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Talking to my loved one's doctor]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I am not sure about the standards but I work for an organization and people every day ask about their loved one's situation, but I agree with Susan also as the conditions can be identified after the prognosis.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ashiq]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=99#post99</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=22&amp;quotepost=99</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Bridging the Gap Between Staff &amp; Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Palliative Care in Montana]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[&quot;Home Instead&quot; provides the best services in Montana, you can contact them at their website at Homeinstead.com]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ashiq]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=98#post98</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=25&amp;quotepost=98</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Better Learning Opportunities for Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:27:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Support Groups Available?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[yes this has to be done, and I found a link if this can help you: <a href="http://www.forum.caregiver.com" title="http://www.forum.caregiver.com">www.forum.caregiver.com</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ashiq]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=97#post97</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=35&amp;quotepost=97</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: i just wanna know..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i think i will not do that...i love my parents they take care of me when i was a child until now...they did not gave me to anyone to be taking care of....i think thats why i will take care of them until i have to...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />_____________________<br /><a href="http://www.bestcontactlenscoupons.com/Coupons/FramesDirect.com.html" title="http://www.bestcontactlenscoupons.com/Coupons/FramesDirect.com.html">FramesDirect discounts</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[iori]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=96#post96</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:49:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Support Groups Available?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i think so...i think there's a lot of organization who help other people...try to search to the internet so you can help other patient who needs you...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />_________________________<br /><a href="http://www.bestcontactlenscoupons.com/Coupons/FramesDirect.com.html" title="http://www.bestcontactlenscoupons.com/Coupons/FramesDirect.com.html">FramesDirect discounts</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[iori]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=95#post95</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=35&amp;quotepost=95</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:42:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: just a thought..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i think there's a love and care for the patient...even though they are not related because its in our heart to help other people specially to the elders...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />___________________________<br /><a href="http://www.bestcontactlenscoupons.com/Coupons/FramesDirect.com.html" title="http://www.bestcontactlenscoupons.com/Coupons/FramesDirect.com.html">FramesDirect discounts</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[iori]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=94#post94</link>
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			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:36:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: i just wanna know..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[As long as I am able to take care of them I will never send them to a care home. It's so sad to think so many people choose this option when they don't have to.<br /><br />_________<br /><a href="http://www.caringuk.com" title="http://www.caringuk.com">residential care home north wales</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Keegan]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=87#post87</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=39&amp;quotepost=87</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:06:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Educational resources for end-of-life care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[There is also the direct gov site which is particularly useful for information: <a href="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=83#post83" title="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=83#post83">http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=83#post83</a> and then there's individual home websites such as this one <a href="http://www.caringuk.com" title="http://www.caringuk.com">http://www.caringuk.com</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Keegan]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=85#post85</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=24&amp;quotepost=85</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:43:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Talking to my loved one's doctor]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Yes I agree with what has already been said. It's a good idea to be as informed as possible regarding your loved one's situation. Knowledge of the situation will make you more involved and it will make your decisions more informed.<br /><br /><br />________<br /><a href="http://www.caringuk.com" title="http://www.caringuk.com">Residential care home North Wales<br /></a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Keegan]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=84#post84</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=22&amp;quotepost=84</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Bridging the Gap Between Staff &amp; Caregivers]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Complementary Therapies &amp; Palliative Care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I also agree with may about hand massaging being particularly effective. Crafts are also good treatments, such as painting, dance, singing - depending on the stage.<br /><br />________<br /><a href="http://www.caringuk.com" title="http://www.caringuk.com">Residential care home Manchester<br /></a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Keegan]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=83#post83</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=33&amp;quotepost=83</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:54:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: i just wanna know..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[no i wont..i also love my parents and it will break my heart to give them to a nursing home..as long as i can i will take care of them and will love them forever!]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[delux]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=82#post82</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=39&amp;quotepost=82</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Support Groups Available?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i think there are lots of ngo out there to help people with alzeimer's disease..i will look in the net and i will inform you right away! <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/razz.gif" alt=":P" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[delux]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=81#post81</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=35&amp;quotepost=81</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:53:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: just a thought..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i guess they also love the patient even if they are not related..sometimes its not just about the money..some caregivers work because they want to help other people.. <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/wink.gif" alt=";)" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[delux]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=80#post80</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=40&amp;quotepost=80</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:49:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Palliative therapies for Alzheimer's Disease]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Try government sites like <a href="http://alzheimers.org.uk/" title="http://alzheimers.org.uk/">alzheimers.org</a> or any <a href="http://www.caringuk.com" title="http://www.caringuk.com">care home</a> websites for information!]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Keegan]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=79#post79</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=23&amp;quotepost=79</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:24:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Help Elderly Parents]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[During a family conference, decide who will be the primary caregiver, and what role each member of the family will play in helping care for the aging parent. Everyone in the family, including teenage relatives and younger children, can help care for Grandma or Grandpa by making regular visits, calling on the telephone to chit chat, assisting with household chores, preparing nourishing meals, running errands, shopping for groceries, doing the laundry, supervising medications, trips to the doctor and so on.<br /><img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/08/12/article-1206170-060B29F8000005DC-322_468x286.jpg" alt="User posted image" /><br />Relatives that live further away can also contribute to the care of the aging parent by making regular phone calls, sending cards and letters, attaching recent photos or sending scrapbook collections of fun and happy times for the parent to enjoy. They can also make weekend trips to visit as often as possible. Dealing with elderly parents, and the numerous problems that often arise, should not be left entirely to the primary caregiver simply because they are living closer to the parent.Here is the link <a href="http://www.caringuk.com" title="http://www.caringuk.com">Eldery care</a>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Keegan]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=78#post78</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=41&amp;quotepost=78</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[just a thought..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[how does it feel to the care givers taking care of someone they are not related to? do they love and care for that someone even if they are not related? <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/sad.gif" alt=":(" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ketch18]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=77#post77</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=40&amp;quotepost=77</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:47:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Support Groups Available?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i hope so..so that they will share their experience to each and everyone..and to become a family to one another.. <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/wink.gif" alt=";)" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ketch18]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=76#post76</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=35&amp;quotepost=76</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[A Caregiver's Dilemma]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:45:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[i just wanna know..]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[will you guys send your parents in a nursing home when they are old and sick?? because for me..i wouldnt do that..i love my parents soo much and i wanna take care of tyhem when they are old and sick..i dont have the heart to just give them to anyone and take care of them.. <img src="http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/templates/default/smilies/cry.gif" alt=":'(" />]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[ketch18]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=75#post75</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=39&amp;quotepost=75</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Dying with Dignity &amp; Advanced Directives]]></category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:42:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Complementary Therapies &amp; Palliative Care]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[i also prefer hand massaging]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[amarnathakash]]></author>
			<link>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/topic.php?post=74#post74</link>
			<comments>http://www.pdcronline.com/BB/post.php?topic=33&amp;quotepost=74</comments>
			<category><![CDATA[Implementing a Palliative Care program]]></category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:16:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Whether or not to use a feeding tube]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi.  These links may give you some perspective on feeding tubes and the decision making caregivers are faced with.  <br /><br /><a href="http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Tube_Feeding_DA/worksheet.pdf" title="http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Tube_Feeding_DA/worksheet.pdf">http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Tube_Feeding_DA/worksheet.pdf</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.capc.org/tools-for-palliative-care-programs/clinical-tools/policies-procedures/non-oral-hydration.pdf" title="http://www.capc.org/tools-for-palliative-care-programs/clinical-tools/policies-procedures/non-oral-hydration.pdf">http://www.capc.org/tools-for-palliative-care-programs/clinical-tools/policies-procedures/non-oral-hydration.pdf</a><br /><br />I hope they are helpful.]]></description>
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