Are there any support groups for people dealing with someone who has dementia?
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Yes, there are.  You can start with the Alzheimer's Association and they can direct you to your state or local chapter and when they have meetings.  My dad's in a study for a new Alzheimer's drug at Yale and there's a support group there--I don't know if it's part of the study or part of the hospital.  So you might want to check with area hospitals and also assisted living facilities.\nIt is extremely difficult to watch someone you care about be erased by this disease.  Having someone to talk to helps a lot.
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WPW/\ncheck it out its a support group.
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Red Cross will help, so will the Salvation Army.  Check with local churches, sometimes they can help too.  If there is a Senior Citizen Center close where you live, they might be able to help out.  Put jars, for people to throw change in at local businesses, that will let you leave them there.
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Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society. http://www.oncochat.org/ offers an on line support group in a chat like setting. They also welcome family members of cancer patients, so you might want to check it out.\n\nhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/organizations   offers all kinds of cancer support resources.
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There are many places to go.  One website i suggest is http://www.sarahsmiley.com/military_links.htm#Support_Links  This place helped my friend when her husband went away.  Good Luck and God bless your wife and your family.
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If you're serious, just let your grandfather have these delusions. With dementia, or any other debilitating neurological disorder, it's not going to get any better. Correcting him is only going to cause him stress, so try to play along - you might learn some cool things about his past.\n\nBut somehow, I think you may be kidding. :)
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A good place to start is by contacting the nearest senior center. Also try community education. Local churches are another good place to try. They usually have senior groups and activities at churches as well as Bible studies. The United Way may have some references.\n\nSenior centers frequently have bridge and other card games, board games, sewing/needlework, crafts, pool, exercise classes, off-site trips to places of interest. They also usually serve a noon lunch for a reasonable price or even free if a need exists.\n\nYMCAs have all sorts of senior activities including aquatic exercises.\n\nSome older women join the red hat society. Its a social group where they where red hats and purple clothes and go on fun outings.\n\nCommunity ed classes can include all sorts of subjects such as bridge, computers, art. \n\nAnything that helps physically, emotionally, or spiritually is of benefit. I've seen people who are really depressed from loss of a spouse open up and blossom after getting involved in senior activities and developing a new network of friends.
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That's a dang good question. I have never heard of support groups from the childs perspective before. If your local groups cannot put you in touch with any, you may have to form one yourself. Check out this website and talk to these people, they may have good advice for you.\n\nhttp://www.healthyplace.com/communities/bipolar/site/comm_calender.htm
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Hi Janice\n\nI don't know of any conferences but there are alot of online support groups, message boards, and forums.  I'm a volunteer grief counselor for pet loss.  If I can help you in any way, please email me through the site here and I'll send you my private email back.
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Victoria,\n\nThere are four online communities that I know of:\n\nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/plwp2/\n\nhttp://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=199\n\nhttp://parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/parkmail1.1/2005b/maillist.html\n\nhttp://www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=105906\n\n\nAlso there is likely to be a support group close to where you live.  Many of them are indexed on:\n\nhttp://www.parkinson.org/site/apps/custom/pf/search.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=108103\n\nMake sure you click on “support groups”.\n\nMatt \nhttp://www.MyParkinsonsInfo.com
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my mother has alzheimers disease and she just moved in with me. her days and night are differt from how it was before she got it. some days she is fine but other days she see thing that are not there at night check the doors 4or5 time to see if thier locked.we have to remind her to take her pills. to eat her food. where she is living at.if you need any more infor tell me what you need.
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You might find an email support group for people with bipolar/ADHD to help you feel less alone. It doesn't replace real-world friends, but I've found it to be a truly priceless form of support and understanding. There are many groups out there...just from experience I would suggest checking out yahoogroups.com ...
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You are not alone. There is help for grandparents raising their grandchildren. \n\nContact Child & Family Services in your area. They have programs geared towards this very issue.\n\nAlso, FIA/DSS/DHS - For Medicaid, Food Stamps & other assistance.
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http://www.togetherforautism.org/\nhttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer\nhttp://www.thegraycenter.org/autismdisorders.cfm\nhttp://www.paains.org.uk/\n\nThese are support network sites for families impacted by autistic loved ones.\n\nSince you used the word "mum", I assume you're in the UK, so I have included a resource in the UK.\n\nMy brother in law is affected by a mild form of autism called Asperger Syndrome.  He is a successful one man dot.com retailer specializing in recording studio equipment for home based musicians and composers.  He's a homeowner and engaged to be married.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless
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If you are looking for an online support group you could always check yahoo groups.  Here is a listing of groups for Obesity Surgery.\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=obesity%2Bsurgery
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Sadly, this condition is commonly refered to as "Dementia" and clinicians have identified various stages an alzheimers patient goes through progressively as signs and symptoms of neurological decline advance.\nI have dealt with and cared for someone with Alzheimers in my personal life and in addition to some wonderful support groups, there are oppurtunities for you to "resbit" with them.\nBest Regards now and Always.
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look into support groups, ask your doctor about groups that meet.  exercise in warm water is really good.