Good Evening,
Believe it or not, it is raining here in Phoenix, Az. My grand baby had fun running through the rain drops. It doesn't happen very much here so we have to enjoy the rain when we get it.

I was thinking back to taking care of dad when he was alive and some of the equipment I needed to make life easier for him. I needed a walker after his surgery, and later a wheel chair when he wasn't able to walk very far any more. I needed a chair for the bath tub so he could get in and out easily, and a toilet seat that sat on top of the toilet so he didn't have to bend down so far.

I found a good medical supply by my house in Palos Heights, Ill at that time. But as I am looking on line today, I see one that will deliver to your home and you can order on line. It is called THE MEDICAL SUPPLY GROUP. This company has been around for 15 yrs supplying medical professionals, health care clinics and insurance carriers with quality medical equipment and supplies. This company is out of Deerfield Beach, Fl and has an 800 number of 1-800-278-0227.

I hope this will help make your life easier. And if you get a chance look at my video,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA&layer_token=3c1917039222373

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock & Co., Pub.
http://www.mariefostino.com/

Good Morning,
If you want your loved one to stay home, it may help if you can find some help. Of course you would first try to see if you have a family member that can donate some time. But if that doesn't work I have found the site for you. It is called Visiting Nurse of Associations of America. There Mission: is to promote, support, and advance VNAs in their mission to serve their community. The VNAA has established itself as the official national association for community based non profit Visiting Nurse Agencies and Home Health Care Agencies who care for and treat approximately 4 million patients a year. The VNAA offers continuatating education classes for its employees each year. Their home health care assistes disabled, chronically or terminally ill wether a medic, nursing, social, or therapeutic treatment. There site is www.vnaa.org
Thank you,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock & Co., Pubs
www.mariefostino.com

Good Evening,
I hope this finds everyone well tonight. The weather here in sunny Arizona is getting hot again. Please remember it is important to drink lots of water and stay hydrated. It is probably a good idea to keep your loved one, with Alzheimer's inside where it is cool.

I have been looking at sites to help you all out and I found one called Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living. There MISSION: Education & Advocacy organization focused on the needs, rights, and protection of assisted living consumers, professionals, and advocates for assisted living issues. There e-mail is info@ccal.org .

Please take a moment and check out my video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA&layer_token=3c1917039222373

Please don't forget to find a great support group and respite care.
Talk to you soon.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock & Co. Pub.,
http://www.mariefostino.com/

Good morning,
I was looking through the sites on the computer again and found one called family friends. The mission of Family Friends is to enable clients to continue living a joyful and independent lifestyle in their homes. They have information to help you find a CNA or a Coompanion to help cases, whether 24hrs - 7days a week, or day - evening - or hr coverage. You can look them up at familyfriends.com or e-mail them at info@familyfriends.com. I hope this helps.
Remember you are not alone. And it does not make you look weak to ask for help. I really needed my respite care at the adult day care center for just some peace of mind and to rest. After all we are just human.

Please check out my video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA&layer_token=3c19170397222373

Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA&layer_token=3c19170397222373

Here is a clip on youtube about my book Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal. It starts with dad being confused. It shows him having fun dancing, which was one of his favorite things to do. It also shows him out side in the cold, wanting to die, and I am shameful to say you can hear in my voice how aggravated I was. Than it shows how his disease makes him even more confused, not understanding that he owns his own house or where he lives. Finally it shows how taking care of one this way is an every day chore like always changing the sheets off the bed. And how dad could not even put a baby puzzle together or even open a door. I just want you to know that I have been there and know how hard it is. I hope that my book is a helpful tool. And remember that it is a personal choice whether you keep your loved one at home or put them into a nursing home.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com

Good Morning,
I have been looking for some new sites on the computer to help anyone who is going through this rough time taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's. Today we will talk about a site called THIRD AGE, INC. The mission of the Third Age Inc is to provide professional consulting services of the highest ethical standards and business practices to provides of long-term care, assisted living ad continuing care, to improve their client's ability to operate their communities efficiently and effectively, thereby enhancing the lives of the person they serve. They are consultants to continuing care and long term care providers all over the nation. Look for them on line. Hope this helps.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock & Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com