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I'm new to myALZteam. In my profile it asks me to "Add Provider". What are you referring to? My PC, my dad's PC? I don't think he sees a Neurologist. (I'll have to check- seems like he should be) !
I believe I put her neurologist when it asked that and if you don't I would've but down his primary care physician hope this helps
What is the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?
Here's a link to the Cleveland Clinic's explanation of Vascular Dementia:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...
I understand that Alzheimers is a form of dementia (dementia is like an umbrella of which Alzheimer under.
No, Thank you, I will get the book.
My mums limbs twitch and jump when she is dosing during the day.
Coul be sleep apnea...body starvd for oxygen...twitching. I have h.ad a CPAP for 10+ yrs...I wa twitching and snorting...now im not.
This can occur with dementia. If this happens, you will need to take steps to protect them – for example, stopping unsupervised time between the person with dementia and their grandchildren. Even… read more
Regarding my previous comment above: In further reading, I think the Hope study involves more than what I’ve read about. The audio treatment that I mentioned is probably just a part of this study. I… read more
My husband is diagnosed with moderate dementia. He has been taking Namanda and Aricept for 7 years. I know that 80% of people with dementia is a result of Alzheimers. I was under the impression that the only way to diagnose AD is through an autopsy. However I am in a support group now and I am told AD can be diagnosed by having a PET scan. I have noticed that many on my alz team state their loved ones have a diagnosis of AD. I AM CONFUSED.
@A myALZteam Member. How generous of you. You are to be admired for you gift to others
Is this constant sleep, without drug change, a sign of the later symptoms of dementia. Just wondering.
It was with my late wife. Sleeping sometimes more than 14 hours a day.
We've been dealing with this since 2015. July 30, 2023 he started walking strangely. A cousin described it as taking "baby steps." I took to ER and Dr wanted to know if he was confused. I said… read more
The person was treated in the hospital for pneumonia and heart issues. She's back in the NH today. They weren't pro-active about her condition while in the NH. Didn't diagnose with Pneumonia at NH.
@A myALZteam Member I know!!It's just that she's been there for a year and with the dementia a change like that could be really difficult. I agree with you though. Supposedly they took an exray and it… read more
