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What Is Meant By "ADD PROVIDER"?
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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) !

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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 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.

What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's And Demetia?
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Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease Read Article...
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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

Does Anyone Else Notice A Lot Of Twitching And Jumping When Their Loved One With Dementia Is Sleeping During The Day.my
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My mums limbs twitch and jump when she is dosing during the day.

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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.

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

Self Denial
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No matter how many times she’s been told by numerous doctors about her dementia she is still in denial. She says things like “I think they’ve made a mistake”

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There is thing called Anosagnosia , it is a real thing . It might be what she may be experiencing . In the reality SHE lives in with her broken brain ( dementia ) she truly believes there is nothing… 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

How Have Your Love One Reacted To Stopping Their Meds?
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My husband started hospice about a ten days ago. They discontinued his donzepil and memantine and I was concerned about rapid decline( he’d already been declining quickly the last couple months). However he seems to be doing better and is doing small things that he hasn’t done in months. I can’t find any information on this. Has anyone else experienced this?

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I had trouble getting Jack my husband ti take his medications. I stoped giving them to him and his last blood test showed his cholesterol, blood pressure, and thyroid were all good. He was also… read more

My Mom Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer Earlier This Year, I Have Not Told Her , Should I?
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Serves no purpose to tell them.
It is simply another hurt in the this journey of the lost.
No Ma'am.