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October 29, 2016
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Members offered a range of strategies for managing anxiety in a loved one with Alzheimer's, from identifying triggers like noise and crowds to... Read more

Members offered a range of strategies for managing anxiety in a loved one with Alzheimer's, from identifying triggers like noise and crowds to creating calm routines, especially in the late afternoon. Several members shared medications that helped, including Risperidone and Lithium, while also warning that some common anti-anxiety drugs can cause rapid decline in Alzheimer's patients and urging caregivers to research options carefully. A recurring theme was the power of gentle presence, soft touch, and patient listening, with one member living with early onset Alzheimer's sharing that feeling someone nearby matters more than medication.

A myALZteam Member

risperiDONE 0.25 mg Tab is what my mother takes and it helps

December 14, 2016
A myALZteam Member

Thanks Connie. She's 54 with early onset and the meds they put her on seem to be making her more anxious. It's like you can't win for losing. I've started having anxiety when it's my day to take care of her and then I feel bad for that. It's like a constant guilt trip :(

November 2, 2016
A myALZteam Member

The only thing they could find to calm her is Lithium, which is a very powerful drug. It's very frustrating but we would rather have her calm than fighting with us and bouncing off the walls and angry and not able to sit down because of the anxiety.

December 17, 2016
A myALZteam Member

My wife’s anxiety has lessened considerably with 5mg of Lithium in the form of Lithium Orotate.

October 1
A myALZteam Member

Thank you so much for that Brandi. As a carer, I felt hearing how you feel gave me insight, much more than trying to guess how to help anxiety in my hubby. I hoped I was right by just being there & calming him & your last comment confirmed that for me, he hates taking drugs . Bless you for sharing & may you find always strength (as you have) to live life to the fullest, you are an inspiration.

December 26, 2016

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