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How, What, Do You Do With Physical Aggression From The Alzheimer's Patient?
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Is there a medication that any one has used for this problem that has been successful in lessen the physical aggression?

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Sundowning and Alzheimer’s: 8 Facts for Caregivers To Know Read Article...
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That aggressive behavior has to be so scary for you. Please talk to his doctor for a review of his meds. It’s hard because some meds work better than others and not all the time. I hope… read more

What Is Vascular Dementia?
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What is the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?

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Here's a link to the Cleveland Clinic's explanation of Vascular Dementia:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...

What Are Some The Other Forms Of Under That Umbrella And What Are The Differences?
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I understand that Alzheimers is a form of dementia (dementia is like an umbrella of which Alzheimer under.

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No, Thank you, I will get the book.

How Do You Get Your Loved One To Put On His Or Hers Pj's At Night Without A Hassel?
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My husband always wanted the light on but he wanted to see his way to the bathroom.

Metformin And Dementia
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I have been reading about the connection between metformin and dementia. My dad has diabetes and has taken it for years. Is there anyone that has had a connection like this? Just wondering.

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Question: what is Metformin?

Early Onset Frontal Lobe Dementia.
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There don't seem to be a lot of people on this site supporting someone with frontal lobe dementia. Am I right?

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There is info on line which tell of symptoms so a person can baxcically tell what stage they are in. I believe i am in the early part of stage 2, NO one has cobfirmed it. I just know how I am . I… read more

Is Dementia/Alzheimer's Hereditary? Should I Get Checked For Alzheimer's? Is There A Way To Get An Early Diagnosis?
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My mother has Dementia and my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last summer. Is there a way to find out if I have early stage Dementia/Alzheimer's?

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My husband also 2014 but he lived till Dec 27,2023 at age 87 he also was on Aricept

Is It Normal For A Dementia Patient To Sleep Or Stay In Bed 16-18 Hours A Day?
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Wife says she has the flu. this has been going for 10 days. I think it has to do with her dementia. Any help?

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I’m experiencing the same thing and it’s frustrating. We need to get out in the world and feel normal. We live in a condo building so I look forward to going downstairs for the mail and hopefully… read more

Why Do They Lean To The Left
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My husband is in later stages of ALZ. He sits in a wheelchair and I have had to put a pillow under his arm and on his left side because he leans to much to the left that it is hurting his left rib cage. I try to lift him up so I can feed him and he gets upset and gets very stubborn like he wants to be left alone. It is hard for him to eat or drink with this. He is recovering from Aspiration Pneumonia. He has swallowing problems with fluids building up in his right lung. I know put a… read more

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Hugs to you Sandra yes it's incredibly sad and heartbreaking!

Do You Give Choices For Meals? My Mom Is A Picky Eater And Now She Wants To Just Eat Cereal, Chips For Lunch Or No Lunch, Dinner Is Hard
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Exactly, I had a hard time getting my mom to eat. Eating anything was better than nothing.
When I made her milkshakes I would add ensure.l