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Posted on 8/9/14 at 7:59 pm to CE Tiger
Dude I'm a therapist with 14 years in nursing homes. My advice, get her to her MD to rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI) also have her carotid checked for blockage (early TIA could be a sign a big one is on the way ) I've seen both reek havoc with STM.
Seems a very early onset for Alz. / dementia, but Aricept is more effective when prescribed ASAP when symptoms first noticed. Do her and you a big favor and act now. Don't put it off.
Seems a very early onset for Alz. / dementia, but Aricept is more effective when prescribed ASAP when symptoms first noticed. Do her and you a big favor and act now. Don't put it off.
Posted on 8/9/14 at 8:34 pm to 19
can you explain that without the acronyms...
well this thread has scared/depressed the frick out of me. she goes to the dr this week
well this thread has scared/depressed the frick out of me. she goes to the dr this week
Posted on 8/9/14 at 8:51 pm to CE Tiger
Been down that road. Recommend obtaining long term care insurance ASAP , or having your dad do so. The policy I forced my dad to get saved him hundreds of thousands.
Posted on 8/9/14 at 9:08 pm to CE Tiger
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CE Tiger
Any issues with the way she walks? Changes in behavior prior to the memory issue?
Posted on 8/9/14 at 9:16 pm to jonboy
nope nothing.
just the repetitiveness and lack of remembering details
really hoping its not serious but the responses in this thread scare the shite out of me
just the repetitiveness and lack of remembering details
really hoping its not serious but the responses in this thread scare the shite out of me
Posted on 8/9/14 at 9:27 pm to CE Tiger
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CE Tiger
Well good luck. I don't want to scare the shite out of you.
Posted on 8/11/14 at 4:57 pm to 19
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19
I may bump this thread again at a later time to ask you some questions. Just yesterday some stuff came up with my mom. She's 67 and currently in an assisted living facility in the memory care unit. They've basically told us they don't think they can care for her anymore. She seems to be somewhere between Stage 5+6 from what we know, but she's doing fine physically (no hygiene issues or problems eating) and her overall health is good. But she wanders a ton and she's becoming more and more aggressive.
We're sort of scrambling now because it looks like we may have to move her somewhere else or into a nursing home.
This post was edited on 8/11/14 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 8/11/14 at 4:59 pm to SerenityNow
Alzheimers ward, it sucks, but that's probably where to look
Posted on 8/11/14 at 5:02 pm to CE Tiger
As a person who is going thorough dealing with a loved one with dementia, let me says this. IF it's that, you need to know that it's harder on the person's loved ones than the person themselves. My mom is out of it. She's taken care of and goes about her daily business not knowing what and who she doesn't remember. She isn't in pain, but she just isn't herself. It sucks for me and my family, but for her it's nothing. She isn't aware she's sick and for the most part, she's happy.
Hang in there. I'm sure your mother is fine. Keep us updated, if you like.
Hang in there. I'm sure your mother is fine. Keep us updated, if you like.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 2:55 pm to CE Tiger
Hey how is your mom, man?
Posted on 9/11/14 at 2:59 pm to CE Tiger
My mom has the same thing going on, but unlike your mom, mine refuses to go see a doc. Best wishes to your family brother 
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:02 pm to CE Tiger
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was on lexapro for awhile
It's possible that it's depression. I recommend a solid neuropsych assessment.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:02 pm to CE Tiger
Hate to ask this, but does she have a history of alcohol use/abuse or does that run in your family? Had one of my parents have early onset dementia because of booze.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:06 pm to CE Tiger
Dementia prob.
Grandfather has been dealing with it last two years.
Grandfather has been dealing with it last two years.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:09 pm to CE Tiger
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LBD is not a rare disease. It affects an estimated 1.3 million individuals and their families in the United States. Because LBD symptoms can closely resemble other more commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, it is currently widely underdiagnosed. Many doctors or other medical professionals still are not familiar with LBD.
LBD is an umbrella term for two related diagnoses. LBD refers to both Parkinson’s disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. The earliest symptoms of these two diseases differ, but reflect the same underlying biological changes in the brain. Over time, people with both diagnoses will develop very similar cognitive, physical, sleep, and behavioral symptoms.
My grandma was diagnosed with this, late in life in her 80s though. But it's another one to have in the differential. Good luck CE.
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Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:10 pm to CE Tiger
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mid 50s was on lexapro for awhile
Did this happen before, during, or after the lexapro?
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:15 pm to CE Tiger
Age?
Medications?
Mental activity level?
Medications?
Mental activity level?
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:19 pm to CE Tiger
Make sure to start taking pictures and videos now that she can still remember things.
Don't wait until it's too late.
Don't wait until it's too late.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:21 pm to CE Tiger
Sign her up for one of those online brain building websites if you think she doesn't get enough mental activity that will really help slow down the progression. My mom has memory problems but tries to learn a new song on the piano every week and does a few of those online brain quizs and she claims that helps.
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