Cindi Antone writes about her experiences as a caregiver for her Mom who is suffering from Alzheimer's.

The work is hard, often frustrating, but immensely rewarding, according to Cindi.

Cindi believes as I do that nursing homes should be the absolute last option for Alzheimer's patients. Keeping them in their own homes for as long as possible is a much better solution.

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• Fab Five - Day Before Thanksgiving Edition I hope everyone is ready to settle in for a wonderful day of thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for, it is a shame we wait until the fourth Thursday in November to celebrate it.  This year, I am most thankful for my health; after watching my mom......
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