Hello Mike;

My mon, 84 year old, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's five years ago.  She went through the usual Neuro clinical evaluations, MRIs, & neurology consults.  Started on Aricept, now taking Aricept, Namenda, Cerefolin & Seroquel.  The Seroquel has managed her "nastiness" very welll.  Starting out at low doses of 25 mg twice a day she is now on 100 mg twice day and tolerates its very well with no somulence.  She currently is living with my husband and I. We have caretakers that keep her very active Monday thru Friday from 10:00 am till 6:00pm.  Her schedule includes trips to the senior centers, library for lectures, lunches and just plain socilaizing.  She now laughs everyday, is happy and a joy to be around. The difficulty that we have currently is finding foods that she enjoys other than ice cream, cakes & cookies.  Getting her to eat a balanced meal is a challenge that we constantly research.

Through my years as a nurse and caretaker I have found that often time men can become a "little bit" grumpy as they get older.  One thought is that the reduction of testosterone levels due to the aging process may be part of the problem.  Speaking to your Dad's primary care physician or urologist may be of benefit.  Keep in mind that any man treated for prostate cancer is not a candidate for increasing testosterone levels as it may potentiate the risk of recurrence.

I wish you well in your quest. I understand very well what you are experiencing.