The Importance of Early Detection

Right on, Jacqueline, right on! So many adult kids think their mom or dad just loves to "push my buttons" when in fact, their parent has undiagnosed dementia that CAN be treated. Regardless whether the cause is "just old age" or one of the nearly 80 other health-related reasons, there are lots of medicines that can help elders' brains work better. The more clear and present we kids can help our parents be, the better quality of life we'll all enjoy! Thanks for your good work! Pamela J. Tarchinski, filmmaker of, "Surviving Parents - You can take care of your aging parents and live to tell the tale!"

Ummm....Where's the "Free Online Test"??

There is a difference between Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, can you tell me what they are? I am concerend that a friend of mine shows signs of dementia but that doesn't mean he has Alzheimer's.

Please click on the MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) screen link.  It takes you a website which administers the test.

 

I would like to share a personal observation.  My mother has progressive dementia due to several severe chronic illnesses, is in 24/7 custodial care and totally bedridden.  We didn't know that the symptoms she displayed the past year or two indicated dementia.  We thought it was just her high blood pressure or diabetes, obstinance, whatever.  We know that she will never be able to come home.  She has seen her friends die in skilled nursing facilities and we do not want her to know that the same will happen to her.  We enjoy her presence day to day.  The decision to tell your loved one is a very personal one.  Please do not reply or send email.  Just sharing.  Thanks!

Sorry, I don't find any links that lead to an on-line MCI test.  I do find a link (at the Medical Care Corporation web site) that requires me to register as a health professional in order to access a "free trial"...is that the one?

If I am not "crazy" before, I will be after trying to find the "free test' at this web-site!   And then there is no way to send the comment, when the next prompt is "CANCEL."  NOT funny!!!

can you please help me i have a soon to be mil that as alzheimer's and its all new to me my b/f keeps telling me not to get upset and just be nice i tell him i never had to dela with anyone that has this and on top of that i have ms my self

can you please help me i have a soon to be mil that as alzheimer's and its all new to me my b/f keeps telling me not to get upset and just be nice i tell him i never had to dela with anyone that has this and on top of that i have ms my self

Dr Shankle makes this free test available at www.preventAD.com.  It is mentioned in his book Preventing Alzheimer's.