Mary (Terry) Vasquez

Location(s) served: Virginia

Address: Alexandria, Virginia

Email: terry16900@aol.com

Area of Expertise:
Gerontology & Alzheimer's

Caregiving Experience:
over 35 years

Fun Fact about me:
Grandmother of 2 girls in Texas & new grandson born June 11, 2008 ! JUST PUBLISHED a book: Mi Mamacita Tiene Alzheimer's (My beloved Mother has Alzheimer's) just released 6/11/08). Book is part memoir & part how-to. It is written in English with some spanish sayings for "spicing". To order a copy, check on-line local books stores or call publisher at 1-800-882-3273. Please check website, www.mimamacita-alzheimers.com for further information.

Profile:
Ms. Vasquez has been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. She has worked in almost all facets of Nursing including the hospital setting, ICU,Home Health and the community. She has worked in Texas, California, New York and Virginia. She has been a Caregiver for over 25 years. She cared for her father during his blindness and leg amputation. Also during his rehabilitation from open heart surgery and Hospice. Recently, Terry cared for her mother who has Alzheimer's and provided 24/7 care for a period but currently she continues to care and ensure that quality care is provided through long distance basis. Terry travels to Texas every other month to see her mother but also calls her daily.