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Cathy

posted 11/08/2007, comment (1)

OUR JOURNEY WITH THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE

We seem to be tumbling fast these days. My mom was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I am afraid that she had the disease for a while before she was diagnosed. Maybe we were all in denial. Anyway, she is presently taking aricept. Also, she was recently prescribed lexapro in the morning to help with depression. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/06/2007, comments (3)

My dad is sad and wants to return home.

My mom and dad moved into my sister's home in September. Their home was a two story home with steps up to the bathroom and bedrooms, and steps down to the laundry and half bath. My parents are 87, and we were worried about them constantly going up and down the steps. My mom is the caregiver to my dad, and she also... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2007, comments (4)

Staying occupied for individuals with advanced Alzheimer's

My father is a relatively young (70), highly educated individual with what I have to assume is, at this point, late stage/advanced Alzheimers. Consistent with an article I recently read on this website, his progression seems to fit with the "cognitive theory"--for years, his symptoms progressed slowly, albeit steadily. The... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2007, comments (7)

How Would Someone Know If A Person Out Walking Has Dementia/Alzheimer's?

How Would Someone Know If A Person Out Walking Has Dementia/Alzheimers?How Do You Know When A Person Is Lost And Needs Help?A few ideas I have thought of, I would appreciate your input.1.) If it's cold outside. The person may not be dressed appropriately.2.) Possibly staggering.3.) Possibly looking around frantically.4.) Walking quickly and... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/18/2007, comments (2)

aricept benefit in late stages of alzheimers?

My Wife started taking 10 mg Aricept about 8 years ago. It helped her imedietly. Now she is in the late stages. Is it still benicicial ? Should I try eliminating it and see what happens? John

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