The Dr will keep asking the questions to determine how the disease is progressing. Eventually he will start to change answers, even forget that his has any firm of dementia. Medications that work now can suddenly stop working, or begin to have adverse effects. Be thankful that the Dr wants to see him regularly. The problem some

I think when first diagnosed they have them coming to see how fast the ALZ is progressing and monitor the meds he takes. And also in some states you need a referral to have a loved one to be placed in a facility if need be. My husband has been going for 6 year now he goes every 6 months at this point in the stage he is in. He is on every med they have for ALZ and then some for depression and mood swings. If your husband has not reach those points be prepared. As the ALZ progresses it gets harder on the caregiver and if you can keep him home instead of placed him in a facility where they charge you an arm because you are not considered to below poverty leval you will be by the time they get finish with you.

Going to a neurologist every 3 months makes no since. My husband has been once and that was 3 yrs ago when he was diagnosed. I would ask Why? We all know there is no cure for this horrible disease and each patient will reach different stages at different times. We, being the caregivers, will see those different stages as they happen. We don't need a neurologist to let us know. We're with them everyday. Good luck to you.

My Dad's neurologist just kept up with the progress of the disease and changed medications to see if any of them helped him. I'm sure it didn't help my Dad in any way but because he was a Ph.D in psychology, he wanted to know all he could (and his wife too) that might help slow the progression. I went to a couple of them when I was suspicious (1st time) and now, and it really hasn't helped me in any way. I just hope that I have helped them so someday there can be a cure.

BarbGilbert did your husband serve in the military maybe the vets can help, my husband was in the Air Force many of the Vet's home have Alzheimers wings. I just got my husbands DD213 discharge papers he has never used any of his benefits I went to our VFW post and met with one of the administrators and found out what he was entitled to and got a lot of good info on the healthcare he was entitled to. I'm going to keep him home as long as I'm able to but I know at some point I will be unable to care for him so I'm looking into all my options because I want the best for him the neurologist has helped a great deal in letting me know what stage he is in my husband is 78 years old he is still able to walk, shower, dress, eat with some help but he needs to be in a controlled environment He goes to his caregiver everyday because I am only 62 and still am working full time he is going on his 6th year with this awful disease and I to got very lucky by finding a caregiver who has had firsthand experience with this her sister past away from Alzheimers I only pay her $100 a week and she also knows a lot good info and where to get help due to that, so if you any info let me know I will try to find out what I can for you. Stay strong hugs and prayers to you