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Reply: meds and alzheimers
Hello. I am sorry you are experiencing this. There are definitely other medications that could help better...
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Hi Dave, Great to have you back. It's amazing how well people adjust despite our fears to the...
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Reply: Dementia?
Hi, What a tough situation to be in. The slurred speech is a real concern, indicative of a...
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Reply: New philosophy for treating dementia patients
Hi Carol, I know about the article. The stories in my first book, Connecting the Dots... , all...
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Reply: Contact Person in case of Emergency on Doctors for...
You have so many things to keep track of! In your wallet by your cash or credit card, think about...
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Reply: Alzheimer's vs. Lewy Body Dementia
Thanks Ro for your reply. Ken's MD was against our doing anything. I did have an appointment with the...
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Reply: Alzheimer's vs. Lewy Body Dementia
Hi Judy, I talked to the MD who cares for Ken's AD since all the reports and tests would come back to him....
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Reply: Welcome April
Hello Everyone, My potted plants are beautiful. I thought 'spring is here at last'. Tonight here in NE...
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Reply: MEDICATION HELP
Hi sweetteyezz, Has your Dad been checked for an infection or dehydration? If his symptoms...
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Reply: MEDICATION HELP
Hello Sweeteyezz, The agitation and aggressiveness your father is exhibiting seem to be pretty common in...
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MEDICATION HELP
i'm new to this and hope that someone can help me. my dad is in a nursing home and has alzheimer's,...
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Reply: surgery effect on alzheimer's
Hi 21cooper, You are wise to check out the risks about surgery. Does your Mom have a health care...
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Reply: looking for an article for the degrees of alzheim...
Hi 69lemans It's hard to deal with this level of deterioration. The Alzheimer's Ass. at...
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Hello 69lemans, It sounds as though your girlfriend's mother's Alzheimer's is fairly advanced. Here's a brief...
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looking for an article for the degrees of alzheim...
hi ! trying to find an article that would give me something to guage alzheimers,,, mild, moderate, severe. my...
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Reply: my dad is heavyset and has dementia with lewy body
Hi Kim 404, What a hard situation and strain on you, both physically and emotionally. Is your Dad...
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Reply: What are the end stages like?
Hi Sharon, Hope you've been able to arrange for hospice for your aunt. Her symptoms sound like...
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Reply: Anxiety and Interrupted Sleep
Thanks for the reassurance, Judy, When something new pops up, it really 'rattles' me. Ken does so well...
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Please Get Involved in Clinical Trials for Alzheim...
Get involved in Clinical Trials. You can join a database to be notified of Clinical Trials in your area....
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Reply: Help
Get involved in Clinical Trials. You can join a database to be notified of Clinical Trials. Alzheimer's is...
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Reply: Helping Mom accept and make decisions
Dear smartcat, While reading about the care your MIL is giving your FIL, I'm thinking about how I help my...
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Reply: March Greetings
Hi Judy, Yes, I know about the transformation in eye sight. I seem to always be fighting for better...
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Reply: Worried about husband
Hi, It's so nerve wracking to see someone you love go through these kind of changes. Hope that...
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Reply: Does he or dosen't he?
Hi Enlightened, Carol has given you some sound suggestions. One way to get him to the doctor is...
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Reply: Bexarotene Off-Label Use
Hello, AGS. I'm terribly sorry about your wife. Alzheimer's is awful at any age, but especially heartbreaking...
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Reply: My husband's family stole him from me, wants conse...
Hello again. I just re-read your post -- I had missed the part about your husband not being in his right mind....
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Are Psychiatrists shallow, using mostly surface appearance to GUESS at mental health or illness? Even not taking into consideration one's economic state ( homeless people don't have opportunity to get many new clothes) shouldn't they expand their consideration?
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Reply: Mom has dementia and is very anxious.
Thanks Kathy, I know the nurses and aides always say that she sleeps well and as soon as she lays down the...
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Reply: February
Hi All, February is almost over. Here in NE Ok. we are getting a winter storm--freezing rain, snow and...
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Reply: Senior Sleep Walking
Hello Walt, It sounds like your dad really needs to be seen by a doctor who can determine if he does have...
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