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re: Mind/brain help for aging parents - Need suggestions
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:12 pm to CatfishJohn
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:12 pm to CatfishJohn
1. Sunlight
2. Exercise
3. Sleep
4. Omega 3's DHA. Eat lots of seafood
5. Lions Mane (Mushroom)
6. Citicoline
7. Exogenous Ketones - Keton Esther (Ketone Aid)
8. No sugar, no grains, just complex carbs, meat & seafood.
2. Exercise
3. Sleep
4. Omega 3's DHA. Eat lots of seafood
5. Lions Mane (Mushroom)
6. Citicoline
7. Exogenous Ketones - Keton Esther (Ketone Aid)
8. No sugar, no grains, just complex carbs, meat & seafood.
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Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:13 pm to CatfishJohn
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What does this do? Are you just saying to do this because her memory is bad and she'll need help with doing this or does expired food have some sort of impact on the brain
All of the above and it's more ammo for the next doctor you see.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:16 pm to cwil177
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Vitamin E is the only vitamin that has decent evidence that it might help Alzheimer’s.
Alz isn't the only dementia-causing affliction. One particular type that my mother died from had B vitamins recommended by neurologist.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:21 pm to CatfishJohn
Green tea is good for literally everything.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:23 pm to stlslick
Have they done any brain scans?
Just know that if it is neurodegenerative condition, there is no stopping it. Maybe, but maybe slow it down but honestly the jury is still out on most of those meds.
Family history?
Just know that if it is neurodegenerative condition, there is no stopping it. Maybe, but maybe slow it down but honestly the jury is still out on most of those meds.
Family history?
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:27 pm to Half an Enchilada
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Just know that if it is neurodegenerative condition, there is no stopping it. Maybe, but maybe slow it down but honestly the jury is still out on most of those meds.
But it does allow you to plan for it. It usually follows a predictable pattern and timeline. And there are drugs to make it less impactful during the harder times. Better to know/treat/plan than to just throw up your hands and say oh well.
When my mother was in the worst of it, my father told me if he ever got diagnosed, he wanted me to know where his 9mm is hidden and where the ammo is. That was at thanksgiving a few years ago. It's hell.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:35 pm to CatfishJohn
If she has any issues with gait imbalance or urinary incontinence manifesting with her memory loss, may be worth asking her physicians if hydrocephalus is on their list of suspects.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 4:43 pm to deeprig9
Ehhh....yea plan for it but Lewy body runs faster course than standard dementia; hydrocephalus presents differently depending on pressure, basal ganglionic little different too.
Go get some imaging and work with a neurologist who specializes.
Go get some imaging and work with a neurologist who specializes.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:05 pm to CatfishJohn
As someone with type 1 diabetes who has had some issues with memory due to a combination of either low or high blood sugars, this is a topic I've dug into to find a solution. There's evidence that honey is productive in countering memory loss, especially in seniors. benefits of honey in seniors I've been taking omega 3s including DHA and krill oil on and off for several months. Drinking milk is also linked to greater mental capacity versus non milk drinkers, although I'd advise you to research its efficacy and safety in seniors as it may be related problems with dementia. Of all these, I believe honey has given me the best bang for the buck. Oxygen is really the best thing for aiding in declining mental health. There are studies showing those with traumatic brain injury had rebounds in memory years after suffering the effects of TBI. I'd advise sustaining a healthy diet first and build from there with honey being one of my first choices based on the evidence I've seen and experienced.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:11 pm to CatfishJohn
Just married 8 months ago. Wife just diagnosed with early onset of alzheimers couple weeks ago. Always assumed she was just cute and a little dingy. Getting old sucks.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:15 pm to CatfishJohn
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Long term memories seem to be fully intact,
Relax, of the short term is the only issue, don’t over react or read much into it. At our age, it’s the routine that muddles the day. Thinks you’ve done forever, like shower or eat are where the short term fails. As long as I make more notes during a day at the desk, I am fine, but know I cannot depend on the memory like I used to.
As annoying as it is for you, it is just as frustrating for her.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:32 pm to CatfishJohn
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We had her visit 2 different specialists that say it isn't Dementia or Alzheimer's, but rather attributed it to old age.
Was one of those specialists a Neuropsychologist?
If not, take her to a Neuropsychologist. We’re the best at differentiating among normal aging, MCI, and dementia.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:39 pm to PsychTiger
Yes one was a neuropsychologist that did a battery of tests. I swear it’s one of those things like your car making a noise but it stops when you bring it to the mechanic.
I’m starting her on B-complex, fish oil, diet changes, 15 minutes of daily exercise, and big time elevation in water intake.
She’s gonna hate me, but she needed to do that stuff 50 years ago.
I’m starting her on B-complex, fish oil, diet changes, 15 minutes of daily exercise, and big time elevation in water intake.
She’s gonna hate me, but she needed to do that stuff 50 years ago.
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:39 pm to CatfishJohn
Has she had her hearing tested in the last few months? Does she have untreated heating loss? If she has not had her hearing tested, I’d recommend having it done - by a reputable audiologist, not a hearing instrument specialist/ hearing aid dispenser....ASAP. Very strong link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. Lots of studies are showing we can actually improve cognitive function with appropriately programmed hearing devices. Obviously, your chances of improvement decrease the longer you go without treatment, but it certainly doesn’t hurt (the auditory system is like the old saying- if you don’t use it, you lose it; so, the sooner your treat a loss, the better your long term outcomes are).
This post was edited on 3/2/21 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:43 pm to Cleopatra
She has hearing aids and had them for years before memory issues
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:45 pm to CatfishJohn
No lie, get her a switch. The wii used to have some brain games that helped with this stuff. I’m sure the switch might too
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:47 pm to CatfishJohn
fwiw, my mother has advanced dementia and we have dealt with it for 9 years, so we have some (sad) experience with it.
First of all, I find it impossible to believe that the doctors are not diagnosing Alzheimer's. Have they done brain scans? The things you are describing leave little doubt in my mind that's what you're dealing with. Is there a history of it in your family? There is definitely a genetic predisposition.
There are some Rx meds that, if taken early enough, can slow down the progress of the illness.
My mother took B complex supplements all her life and it didn't help her much. She walked miles and miles and had a very healthy diet, also didn't help.
One of the things I can suggest is to make sure your MIL has some social interaction, has a reason to wake up and get out of bed in the morning, gets fresh air and sunlight, talks to people, takes an interest in something. Having a social circle, hobbies and interests adds years to your life and life to your years. Turn on good music for her, 'her' music from her years.
Find a geriatric psychiatrist (not easy to do) and have her go for a consult.
Wishing you the best!
First of all, I find it impossible to believe that the doctors are not diagnosing Alzheimer's. Have they done brain scans? The things you are describing leave little doubt in my mind that's what you're dealing with. Is there a history of it in your family? There is definitely a genetic predisposition.
There are some Rx meds that, if taken early enough, can slow down the progress of the illness.
My mother took B complex supplements all her life and it didn't help her much. She walked miles and miles and had a very healthy diet, also didn't help.
One of the things I can suggest is to make sure your MIL has some social interaction, has a reason to wake up and get out of bed in the morning, gets fresh air and sunlight, talks to people, takes an interest in something. Having a social circle, hobbies and interests adds years to your life and life to your years. Turn on good music for her, 'her' music from her years.
Find a geriatric psychiatrist (not easy to do) and have her go for a consult.
Wishing you the best!
Posted on 3/2/21 at 5:48 pm to holmesbr
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Not a doctor but doesn't kidney problems or UTI cause weirdness in the elderly?
My wife's grandmother had an issue with this I believe, where their body loses too much fluid and causes a potassium deficiency (?).
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