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Awe thank you so much- yes, it’s sad that she’s 71 and the symptoms have been showing for a few years. She lives in AL as she is a widow - and my brother and I don’t live in the same time—and was getting to confused at times living on her own. She needed structure and activity. She moved in in nov and it was quite rough but she’s adjusting better than we thought. She’s close to me and my children now so that’s very helpful.
As far as meds - the goal is to delay things as much as possible. She really has no other physical problems. She’s on galatamine (totally spelled wrong!) after speaking to her doctor. My fingers are crossed her stomach etc can tolerate it.
Thank you again for your knowledge, kind words, and sharing a part of your journey. There is power in numbers! Thank you...thank you.
BTW. I am 72. My heart aches for your mother! And also for you, as I think of my own children if I ever develop dementia and they have to deal with it.
Come back and chat with us often. Many of us have cared for loved ones with dementia.
Discuss this with the doctor who prescribed it. Ask if there is something else worth trying. When my mother couldn't tolerate Aricept it was simply discontinued, no replacement. (My husband took it for 10 years. The reactions to this drug are very individualistic.)
What specifically was the doctor trying to achieve with this medication? Hoping for reduced agitation, better memory, better concentration -- what, specifically? Or was it just given in the general hopes that it might be helpful and if it wasn't it could be discontinued?
I see that your mother is in AL. Did she have some impairments before the dementia set in? Is she still doing OK in the ALF? Has she been seen by a geriatric psychiatrist? Who (what kind of doctor) prescribed the aricept?
The behavioral neurologist who treated my husband's dementia immediately prescribed aricept. It reduced his hallucinations. HooRay! On our next visit he told us that he would only ever start one medication at a time, but that hubby might wind up with several meds. Which symptom was the most problematic for us? If he could only help us with one thing at a time, what should he start with? Dear husband wanted improved sexual performance, sigh, but we settled on being able to sleep through the night.
There is no cure for dementia. There really aren't even any medications that reliably address the disease. But there are some medications that can help with specific symptoms -- some were developed for dementia and others exist for other diseases. I think it is good to think in terms of what symptom are we trying to improve, and work on only one symptom at at time.
(Our second symptom was to reduce his falls. We continued to add medications one by one for about a year, and overall they contributed to his quality of life for the next nine years.)
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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As far as meds - the goal is to delay things as much as possible. She really has no other physical problems. She’s on galatamine (totally spelled wrong!) after speaking to her doctor. My fingers are crossed her stomach etc can tolerate it.
Thank you again for your knowledge, kind words, and sharing a part of your journey. There is power in numbers! Thank you...thank you.
Come back and chat with us often. Many of us have cared for loved ones with dementia.
What specifically was the doctor trying to achieve with this medication? Hoping for reduced agitation, better memory, better concentration -- what, specifically? Or was it just given in the general hopes that it might be helpful and if it wasn't it could be discontinued?
I see that your mother is in AL. Did she have some impairments before the dementia set in? Is she still doing OK in the ALF? Has she been seen by a geriatric psychiatrist? Who (what kind of doctor) prescribed the aricept?
The behavioral neurologist who treated my husband's dementia immediately prescribed aricept. It reduced his hallucinations. HooRay! On our next visit he told us that he would only ever start one medication at a time, but that hubby might wind up with several meds. Which symptom was the most problematic for us? If he could only help us with one thing at a time, what should he start with? Dear husband wanted improved sexual performance, sigh, but we settled on being able to sleep through the night.
There is no cure for dementia. There really aren't even any medications that reliably address the disease. But there are some medications that can help with specific symptoms -- some were developed for dementia and others exist for other diseases. I think it is good to think in terms of what symptom are we trying to improve, and work on only one symptom at at time.
(Our second symptom was to reduce his falls. We continued to add medications one by one for about a year, and overall they contributed to his quality of life for the next nine years.)