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Is staggering part of early Alzheimer's?
Hi, my name is Barbie. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with early Alzheimer's about six months ago. For the past five or so years, the family and I have been noticing how often she staggers. She walks like a drunk often. The doctor put her on a medication for Alzheimer's and we do not see any change at all. She... Read more
posted 06/11/2007, comments (6)|
Husband never diagnosed & Questions
This is my first time on this site and i wish I had found it years ago. My husband is 68 and our doctor says he has dementia with alzheimers like symtoms. He's been on aricept & namenda for several years, sometimes together and seperate. We have gone through the shoes in the frigerator, food in the closet, can't recognize some... Read more
posted 06/03/2007, comments (14)|
Advice, Soon
Hi, I am Jenny, My mom is 90 years old and living in a nursing home due to a broken leg that was not fixed. She has some dementia, but knows me and her grandchildren when they visit. She has alot of medical problems and dr's do not want to operate due to heart problems.I need a similar group of people that... Read more
posted 05/14/2007, comments (4)|
writing a novel about dementia
I'm working on a novel in which the main character is suffering from early dementia, probably closest to Pick's disease. This is inspired by two aunts of mine who both had early dementia-- never diagnosed just which one. I loved them both and want to honor what they went through as well as their loved ones. I did not live... Read more
posted 05/11/2007, comments (3)|
