Dementia

[Phoebe]

What does early dementia look like? Does anyone have experience with friends or relatives having signs of dementia? What treatment did they receive?


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[Pollyanna]

My dad had Alzheimer’s. The early signs for him included increased confusion and anxiety. More mental errors like listing an address for a home he hadn’t lived in for years. Decreased socialization, increased paranoia. But it wasn’t all these things at once and they didn’t occur everyday. His was a slow decline of about ten years. Some go much faster. My friends father quickly moved from confusion to sleeping all the time and his course lasted less than five years as I recall.

Dad saw a neurologist that specializes in dementia. He went every few months for testing and check ups. I can’t remember the meds he took. They also tried acupuncture, high doses of certain vitamins, etc.

Much love to you. This is not a road that I would wish on anyone. I would get a care plan in order now that includes respite for you as a priority. Hugs!!

[scarlett09]

My dad had Alzheimer’s. The early signs for him included increased confusion and anxiety. More mental errors like listing an address for a home he hadn’t lived in for years. Decreased socialization, increased paranoia. But it wasn’t all these things at once and they didn’t occur everyday. His was a slow decline of about ten years. Some go much faster. My friends father quickly moved from confusion to sleeping all the time and his course lasted less than five years as I recall.

I’ve also seen, but from a distance, the increasing confusion and decreasing socialization in my stepfather. He was a sales guy, and numbers were his thing. He fucked up their taxes a couple of times, and he can’t remember passwords to his accounts. I also saw an increase in his combativeness, some of which I’m sure came from living with my mother. But, it was more the frustration of his world closing in, than anger towards my mother. He also got lost on a cruise ship and can’t pack himself anymore.

Hugs to you! It’s not an easy walk. Check Alzheimer’s Association stuff in your area. While your mom may not want to go, it is great to go to things and know that other people get it.


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[MrsK]

DrK is asleep but I'll ask him to respond tomorrow. He will likely suggest a phone chat if you are interested.

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[MrsK]

DrK is asleep but I'll ask him to respond tomorrow. He will likely suggest a phone chat if you are interested.

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As expected, he said this would be better for a phone conversation. He says there are a lot of variables to consider.


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