b'tocareforbothparentsuntilherfathereventuallyturn to take care of her.Going to work was Connies passed.Her brother and sister live out of town butoutlet because it provided a chance to socially interact came home as often as possible to help out.Conniewith co-workers.Her advice to others who may be sayssheisalsogratefultohermotherssisterswhocaringforalovedonewithAlzheimersdiseaseis camebydailytohelpandherotherfamilyandto have lots of patience and do not challenge them churchfamilywhovisitedregularlyandgaveherwhen they say things that may not always make sense. abreak.ShesaidHospicewasalsoaninvaluableHavingasupportsystemandbecomingeducated support.Inadditiontoprovidinganurseandabout the resources available to help are vital, Connie certifiednursingassistanttwiceperweek,theyalsostressed. You must take time for self, even if its only provided needed equipment and personal care items.a couple of hours, pamper yourself and go out with EventuallyConniesharedshehadtogettwofullfriends. timenursingassistantstoassistwithdailyliving activities. FormoreinformationaboutAlzheimersdisease contacttheAlzheimersAssociationshelplineat Connie said that the hardest thing for her was that800.272.3900. she lost the mother she knew. Our mother-daughter roles were reversed, reflects Connie and it was my Like IMARA WomanMagazine on Facebook!10IMARA'