| Subject | Date Asked |
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| alzheimers | 11/21/2009 |
Q: what is your view on anesthetic and Alzheimers ? My father had a pacemaker fitted five years ago,he ...
A: I am very sorry about your father. I assume he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Before his ...
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| Parkinson's and alzheimer's disease cure? | 11/19/2009 |
Q: 1. is there a known cure for these diseases? 2. if there is no cure, or if there is a cure, are ...
A: I will answer your questions numerically to correspond: 1. No, there is no known cure at this time ...
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| pain and alzheimer's | 11/19/2009 |
Q: My 85 year old mother has Alzheimer's and she complains about hurting all over. Is this the disease ...
A: No, it is not uncommon for an Alzheimer's individual to complain of pain. This is a physical, ...
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| Alzheimer's and Partial Hip replacement | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a student nurse and I want to know what post-op pain medications (Is it NSAIDs, acetaminophen or ...
A: No, i think it has to do with the brain detoriation that occurs and the less "matter" of which the ...
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| Alzheimer's and Partial Hip replacement | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a student nurse and I want to know what post-op pain medications (Is it NSAIDs, acetaminophen or ...
A: That answer is generally left up to the Dr. who performed the hip replacement and also the Primary ...
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| Seeing water | 11/14/2009 |
Q: MY Grandfather is 86 yrs of age and is in his last stages of Alzheimer's he still eats and drinks ...
A: This is an excellent question and thanks for writing me! As parts of the brain deteriorate with ...
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| Medical Health Insurance for Alzheimer's patients | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My mother lives in FL and was diagnosed with AD last year. I have been unhappy with her health ...
A: Your question is very interesting and i'm not exactly sure what you mean by "coverage for ...
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| Early stage Alzheimer's | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My 75 yr old mother has been experiencing short term memory problems for a couple years. She is now ...
A: I am very glad your mother has made the decision on her own to move to an Assisted Living. That ...
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| Sleeping long hours | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My dad is 85, has moderate Alzheimer's and dementia. At home he would sleep 20-22 hours each day. ...
A: Most individuals in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease do tend to sleep a lot. It is not ...
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| Mother | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My mother is 77 years old. She fell and broke her hip in August. The doctor's sent her to rehab but ...
A: I am so very sorry about your mother. It sounds like this has been a significant decline for her ...
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| facilities that accept level 7 ad | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Once again, we have been told that my father needs to be placed somewhere else because the ...
A: I am so sorry about your father! That is so undignified for him and for your family, but a common ...
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| they can find whats wrong | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I am the caregiver for a 81 year old friend, I am also the poa. he has been in and out of the ...
A: I am sure this is a very challenging time. I am so glad your friend has you to help him! The key ...
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| Travel long flight with Alzheimer Patient | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My mother in law is at advance stage of Alzheimer. She does not recognize the family lot of times ...
A: I believe you are going to find travel with your mother in law very difficult for both of you. ...
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| alzheimers | 9/9/2009 |
Q: whats the differenc between alzheimers and dementia
A: Alzheimer's disease is a form of Dementia. (Much like varying types of Cancer) There are actually ...
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| Affordable Assisted Living, which state? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: My father has been diagnosed with mid stage dementia probable Alzheimer’s. Since his initial ...
A: My major question is that if you find a state that will accept his level of income...is someone in ...
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| Medicare/Medicade | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My friend has middle 6 stage illness. Is in a nursing home within the Dementia unit. Has enough ...
A: Medicaid will cover your friend's expenses. However, please research the asset limitations for ...
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| My dad's Alzheimers | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My dad's 10 brothers had Alzheimers. Dad is the youngest. He is 80 yrs. and is completely ...
A: As your aware, Alzheimer's is usually genetic. So, it is most likely that your father will be or ...
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| dealing with paranoia | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My Husband and two girls moved in with my mother 4 years ago after placing my father in a nursing ...
A: It sounds like this has been 4 years of very challenging times. I guess the first question that ...
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| Drop in memory | 6/26/2009 |
Q: im sorry if this isnt the right place but i wasnt really sure where i should voice my concern about ...
A: 19 can be such a wonderful and yet exhausting age! What changes you have made in your life during ...
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| Brain exercises | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Does doing crossword and word search puzzles exercise the brain to ward off dementia/ alzheimer's? ...
A: Many people do wonder about the benefits of "exercising" the brain to ward off Alzheimer's and other ...
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| no ability to chew | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My father is in the late stage. He has lost 20 pounds during the last 6 months and doesn't chew any ...
A: I am so sorry about your father. I know this has been a long disease process for you and him. You ...
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| memory loss | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have an 80 year old mother who still works as a waitress in a restaurant. For several years now, ...
A: It sounds like this is challenging time for your family! Your mother sounds quite "normal" in her ...
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| Should we do a feeding tube | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My mother is in the advanced stage of Alzheimer/dementia. two months ago she was at home and knew ...
A: I am so sorry about your mother's rapid decline. I hope your family gives you comfort at this time. ...
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| Question about Vascular Dementia | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I had 2 questions. Is it possible for a stroke or strokes to damage your brain, but not cause ...
A: Strokes happen in the brain when brain transmitters "break". It's like a telephone wire that has ...
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| long periods of almost "comatose-type" sleep | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My mother has entered Hospice care in a nursing home. Failure to thrive and dementia are her DX. ...
A: ..i am very sorry about your mother's decline. Yes, if she has entered Hospice, then end of life is ...
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| Medicaid | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have been a caretaker for a 67 year old gentlman with Pick's disease. This was diagnosed 6 years ...
A: I admire your willingness to help another and know when they need more help. I would contact your ...
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| MRI | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Michalene, Thank You for answering my question on the over medicaition. My friend ask the ...
A: First of all, if an MRI was done at the hospital....your friend can request a copy and ask the ...
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| Bed clothes for late stage alzheimer`s patient (male) | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My husband is in late stage AD at home with caretakers and hopice care (all extraordiary people) ...
A: My condolences about your husband. I am so glad you have wonderful caretakers and support! There ...
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| over medication???? | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a friend whose 87 year old father is in a nursing home after having stroke at the end of ...
A: You present a very common situation that happens in many nursing homes and i will try and help. ...
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| Dementia | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My mother has been diagnosed with dementia. She flattly refuses to agree with any doctor that see ...
A: It sounds like your mother is very "normal" when expressing disbelief and refusal of care. Many ...
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| constant sleeping | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My Father who is 76 a and had dementia for 6 years since suffering a series of mini strokes has ...
A: While it seems your father may have some dementia from his series of mini strokes, his sleeping ...
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| End stage Alzheimer's | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My mother has Alzheimer's and is now in a nursing home. She is asleep almost everytime I visit her, ...
A: I am so sorry that your mom is experiencing this undignified disease! Unfortunately it is very ...
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| Dementia caused by sepsis | 5/6/2009 |
Q: In 2004, I became septic and hospitalized for 4 mnths of treatment and 1 yr bed rest. My pancreas ...
A: Although i am not an expert in the pancreas organ, it sounds like you are having some delirium, not ...
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| medicare, medicaid, moving to different state | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My mother is newly diagnosed with dementia, and will need assisted living very soon. She's over 65, ...
A: Medicare is a Federally funded program and provides care for hospitalizations, physicians, physical ...
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| moving beds | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My mother, 88, is currently in a long term care facility undergoing rehab after a hip fracture in ...
A: Well, you have given me much historical data that does point, unfortunately, to some type of ...
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| moving beds | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My mother, 88, is currently in a long term care facility undergoing rehab after a hip fracture in ...
A: Norma, I am so sorry for this difficult time your mother and your family are going through. It ...
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| HELP - mother denies Alzheimer's | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I will try to keep this short. My mother has been displaying symptoms of A.D. for the past few ...
A: It certainly sounds like there have been some dramatic changes with your mother over the last few ...
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| Won't flush toilet | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My mother-in-law is 69 and won't flush the toilet. She has been suffering memory loss and it getting ...
A: I am so sorry for your family concerns! Please contact your local Office of Aging (you'll find ...
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| mom with dementia | 3/19/2009 |
Q: How long can one be in stage six of dementia?
A: I assume your asking how long an individual can stay in the end stages of dementia? I'm not sure of ...
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| alzheimers vs mental disorder | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Can you direct me to some information that will differentiate AD from mental disorders. My insurance ...
A: I am so glad you wrote. Many people continue to believe that Alzheimer's is a mental disorder...it ...
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| are we at the last stages of vascular dementia ans alzimers | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My auntie suffers from vascular dementia and alziemers she is 72 years of age and has been in a home ...
A: I understand your concern for your aunt. I assume she has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. ...
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| mother with alzheimer's | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My mother has done the rounds with medications--which al seem to make her condition worse. She has ...
A: I hear the deep concern in your letter and i know you want to do what is best for your mother. It ...
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| Demetia suddenly after operation | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My Mother is 87. She had abackoperation (same day surgery) Within the next 3 weeks she is showing ...
A: It sounds as if your mother is experiencing some type of Delirium. Delirium is a sudden onset of ...
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| BACK PAIN WITH ALZHEIMERS | 2/25/2009 |
Q: MY MOTHER HAS ALZHEIMER, SHE HAS BEEN ON HOSPICE FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS, SHE HAS HAD BACK PAIN FOR ...
A: This must be a difficult time for you, your family and your mom. Although not "typical" with end ...
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| final stage alzheimers | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My father has had some sort of dementia for over 10 years. He has been incontinent since 2004, ...
A: Unfortunately, Dementia can last many years. It is not uncommon for an individual to have a very ...
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| Taking meds and eating. | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My husband is in the middle (we believe) stage of Lewy body dementia. Our main problem is getting ...
A: My sincerest appreciation for all that you do for your husband! I know what you go through on a ...
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| medication | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My mother, age 82, has been suffering for several years, first with short-term memory loss--then ...
A: I am sincerely apologetic for my tardiness in writing. Triavil is a Barbiturate and Analgesic ...
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| last stage lewy body | 2/4/2009 |
Q: can hospice be called in during the next to last stage if the person still can walk, and swallow, ...
A: Yes, hospice most certainly can be "called in" at this time with your husband's diagnoses of Lewy ...
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| leg pain in Alzheimers | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My mother has Stage 6 Alzheimers. She is experiencing leg pain and leg spasms. They are running ...
A: Generally, no, "shooting pain" is not a symptom of Alzheimer's. It is termed, "Neuropathy" and ...
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| Alzheimer's progression | 1/5/2009 |
Q: A family member was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about a month ago. He has gone from a 'normal' adult, ...
A: It sounds like some sudden changes have been occuring for your family member. I would strongly ...
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| Quick Question | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I am a 49 year old indiviual. I am on disability for OCD. My question is this...I would like to make ...
A: I am not that versed on Nevada advanced directive and living will laws. You may want to search on ...
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| Judgement Impaired? | 12/23/2008 |
Q: my grandmother(81) has had Alzheimers for a few years now, and Im really starting to notice a big ...
A: It is very nice to see a young person care so much about their grandparents. I would suggest that ...
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| my mum | 12/19/2008 |
Q: my mum was diagnosed of having alzheimers in 2007.upto now everything has been ok with ...
A: It sounds like you have a very good relationship with your mother and care about her. As you may ...
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| Alzheimer's and sepsis | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My mother passed away a few weeks ago. We just found out that she died of heart failure due to ...
A: I am sure this is a very difficult time for you and your family. My condolences on the loss of your ...
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| How to deal with this stage... | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My mother has had Alzheimer's since 2001. She was in daycare for about 4 years and then she required ...
A: Oh my....you have certainly experienced much of the disease with your mother and i know EXACTLY ...
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| stages of alzheimer disease | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My mother has progressive alzheimer disease. She is so paranoid that she feels she is going to be ...
A: This current stage of Alzheimer's disease is the most challenging for you And your mother. Please ...
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| risperidal used to treat combativeness | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My dad has Alzheimers for about 8 years now and we admitted him to a nursing home last July. He has ...
A: Haldol is to be used ONLY as a last resort...and in the state of Pennsylvania (i'm not sure what ...
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| risperidal used to treat combativeness | 11/29/2008 |
Q: My dad has Alzheimers for about 8 years now and we admitted him to a nursing home last July. He has ...
A: You bring up some good points within your question about combativeness and medications. First, let ...
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| what all do I need to know | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My mother in law has been recently diagnosed with AD.I have been reading upon it as much i can to ...
A: It is a wise decision that you and your mother in law are planning ahead for the future. The ...
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| Alzheimer’s | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I, and virtually all of my friends (all 65-72 years old,) are constantly complaining about not being ...
A: I really enjoyed the "association" for Tom Cruise! LOL The media has done a Great job in getting ...
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| Some Signs of Memory Loss? | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My mother is 59 and I just visited with her and I am seeing evidence of memory loss between her and ...
A: I am glad you are concerned about your parents. At 59, we certainly do see some signs of "normal" ...
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| End Stage Lewy Bodies Dementia | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My cousin has just been admitted to the hospital from a nursing facility because she was ...
A: I am very sorry about your cousin. As you probably know, any form of Dementia is a progressive, ...
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| alzheimers | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could help me please. My dear mum has alzheimers and she is in the ...
A: Yes, in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease, an individual sleeps much more than a "normal ...
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| Father in Mid Stage Alzheimer's | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I am the 57 yr. old daughter of my 92 yr. old father who has Alzheimer's. He was genius level ...
A: Wow, this sounds like you have a lot of concern and i can understand why. It sounds like the best ...
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| alzheimer | 10/30/2008 |
Q: my mom is at late stage of alzheimer's disease. she is only 69 years old. In the past two months, ...
A: My last response apparantly did not go through the system. Valporic acid is Depakote which is used ...
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| Alzheimer's and Pain | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I am 48 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few months ago after receiving care for cognitive ...
A: I am so sorry about your disease but truly, truly admire your courage and willingness to write and ...
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| family caregivers | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My mother has been diagnosed with Dementia. She is 86. I purchased the family home so she would feel ...
A: It is very admirable that you are willing to take care of your mother, and as your finidng out, it ...
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| colonoscopy and AD | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My mother just turned 83 and has had Alzheimer's for at least 7 years. She has been incontinent of ...
A: quality of care for our Alzheimer's diseased loved ones. This question does arise from time to time ...
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| Mother's symptoms | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I am beginning to strongly suspect my mother (81) has AD. She will not see a doctor. I need to plan ...
A: My goodness! Well, i can't say for 100% certainty that it isn't AD, but i am willing to bet 23 ...
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| Mom | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My mom has Alzhiemers and at this time she lives in a house with my son-in-law in the basement. Her ...
A: This sounds like a difficult time for you and i applaud your willingness to do with is right for ...
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| Sleeping | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Does a person who is in it's final stage of alzheimer's sleep all the time?
A: Yes, typically a person in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease will sleep most of the time. The ...
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| Dad with Alzheimer's disease | 9/7/2008 |
Q: What is the physiologic reason for the wasting away of a person in the late stages other than lack ...
A: You pose a very good question that many people ask about Alzheimer's and Dementia disorders. Since ...
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| Grand daughter does not know what to do | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My grandmother is having memory issues, she has not yet been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s yet. I spent ...
A: It is wonderful that you continue a relationship with your grandmother and want to help her. Being ...
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| re: Pac Tube | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My mom is 85, suffered 3x with UTI and dementia. Now have her on feeding tube(60 mg) in a nursing ...
A: I think your question warrants asking one of the medical phyiscians available on this website. I ...
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| How and when to tell mom she is moving | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My mom suffered a broken hip Oct. 2007. She has been diagnosed with some form of dementia and her ...
A: It is wonderful that you and your family were able to take care of your mother for as long as you ...
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| memory loss | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 41 year old female....the last couple years I have alot of trouble remembering things...even ...
A: I am very sorry you have had such challenging medical events recently; i appreciate your enthusiasm ...
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| Is Mom in Pain? | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My mother has had alzheimer's for about 6 years. She was showing signs earlier. After she had a ...
A: This question comes up occassionally, but i think it warrants much attention. My experiences with ...
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| my father | 8/14/2008 |
Q: my dad is 88 years old and he is a vetran, but he isnt eligible for nursing home care thru them he ...
A: It sounds like you are going through a very difficult time right now, and i applaud your willingness ...
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| money | 8/1/2008 |
Q: What do we about all of her bank accounts etc. now she has dementia, and the bills need paying
A: My apologies in the tardiness of my response. I had thought i sent you a reply and it appears it ...
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| Dementia | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I read a lot of the answers in your forum and I have a better understanding as to why things are ...
A: Jan, Thanks for your nice comments and thank you for writing me. I hear the BIG task you and your ...
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| Alzheimer's and Infection | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My 85 y/o grandmother suffers from pretty severe alzheimer's, currently she is non-ambulatory. She ...
A: Yes, i can hear your medical background in your descriptions and questions. First, let us address ...
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| Alzheimer Resident | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am a director on an Alzheimer unit and have a lady that myself and staff believes is acting out ...
A: My apologies for the tardy reply. I enjoyed your question as i was "reminicsing" about my own days ...
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| alzheimers | 6/30/2008 |
Q: my grandma is 87 and diagnosed with Alzheimer she is over 50% according to doctors. My question is ...
A: I do not think your grandmother's pain is related to her Alzheimer's, although i am sure she is in a ...
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| dementia | 6/21/2008 |
Q: She was aware that she was forgetting things such as where she put her purse etc. She has lived in ...
A: It sounds like your friend's mother is having a very difficult time right now. I would be more apt ...
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| final stage if alzheimers | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My father in law (84) is in the final stage of Alzheimer. He is in the fetal position. He does not ...
A: I know you are experiencing a lot of sadness right now and know you are preparing for the ...
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| Urinary Tract Infections | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My 82 year old mother was diagnosed with another urinary tract infection about a week and a half ...
A: I hope your mother is on the road to recovery. As you've seen, Urinary Tract infections (UTI) can ...
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| long blank stares | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have an older friend who will go into a long blank stare during a conversation with her. She's ...
A: Yes, indeed, "blank stares" are common in Dementia disorders. Most "early stage" individuals will ...
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| alzheimer's | 5/29/2008 |
Q: What are the legal rights of a person that has been diagnoised with alzheimer's. If the person got ...
A: Wow...that is a pretty serious accusation. I would have to say you might want to consider ...
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| alzheimer's | 5/25/2008 |
Q: What are the legal rights of a person that has been diagnoised with alzheimer's. If the person got ...
A: You ask a very good question with regards to legalities and ethics in medical care. Generally, when ...
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| Alzeimer' Disease | 5/6/2008 |
Q: How do most people die with Alzheimer's disease?
A: Alzheimer's individuals do not die from Alzheimer disease, they generally die from complications ...
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| confused about progress | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My mom is 87 and living in a nursing home under hospice care. She seems to have signs of both ...
A: Your mom is truly a "classic" case of Alzheimer's disease and hopefully, i'll be able to make this ...
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| Poor memory and recall | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I don't have or know anyone with Alzheimer's, but I'd like to know how to prevent it and also, more ...
A: Your questions are relevent to probably 99% of the population and let's start off by saying, "Don't ...
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| Mother's memory is going | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have been concerned about my 83 year old mother's loss of short term memory. I wrote a letter to ...
A: I would love to speculate with you as to why it seemed the physician may have prescribed a ...
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| mother/in/law | 4/11/2008 |
Q: i am carer for my mother/law diagnosed with vascular dementia/alzheimers,8yrs ago,she recently ...
A: Due to your mother in laws' diagnosis, it very may well be related to her dementia. However, since ...
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| Renal failure | 4/8/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago my 83 year old mom who is in the late stags of dementia quit eating and drinking. ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your mom's condition. I'm sure it has been a long road for her and ...
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| Alzheimers Day Care financing | 3/23/2008 |
Q: This is a business related question. My mom is in the middle stages of Alzheimers. We have her on ...
A: Most Alzheimer's day care centers are privately run by corporations of Continuing care facilities or ...
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| frontotemporal dementia | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Mom was diagnosed with (FTD)dementia due her "personality" changes. She had hallucinations, paranoia ...
A: Well, i can only say that the physician and i disagree. However, i'm not a physican, nor your ...
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| frontotemporal dementia | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Mom was diagnosed with (FTD)dementia due her "personality" changes. She had hallucinations, paranoia ...
A: I know this is a Big challenge for you with your mother. And, as you know and have seen, frontal ...
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| Alzheimers Disease | 2/28/2008 |
Q: So, if you would please just let me know if you could answer some questions for me, it would be ...
A: Some of my biography is attached to my profile on this website and you may access for information. ...
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| Alzheimers Disease | 2/24/2008 |
Q: So, if you would please just let me know if you could answer some questions for me, it would be ...
A: I'd be happy to answer any questions you have on Alzheimer's disease! You may either contact me ...
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| resistance to getting help | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My Mom is 71, lives by herself and was recently diagnosed by her primary Dr as having AD. I ...
A: I am sure this is a very challenging time for you and your mother. Because Alzheimer's disease is ...
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| Alzheimer's Disease | 2/5/2008 |
Q: What is Alzheimer's disease and how does it differ from other forms of dementia?
A: Alzheimer's is a Kind or Type of Dementia. There are over 72 different kinds of Dementia based upon ...
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| LBD and Myoclonus | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Mom is fully in stage 6 and we care for her at home with aides. She has developed myoclonic episodes ...
A: Yes, unfortunately each person that goes through the disease experiences different variations of ...
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| Bad Memory | 2/3/2008 |
Q: A man aged 42, married with 3 kid, in good health, generally, suffers from such bad memory. He ...
A: Of course, any good balanced diet is going to help with overall health. Specific foods that have ...
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| caregiving | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Do you have any experience with people with developmental disabilities and alzheimers. Is their ...
A: I assume you are referring to Down Syndrome and the medical fact that Down Syndrome individuals ...
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| Bad Memory | 1/30/2008 |
Q: A man aged 42, married with 3 kid, in good health, generally, suffers from such bad memory. He ...
A: I hope i can guide you in the right direction for some answers. Generally, someone as young as 42 ...
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| Getting Help | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My mom is 82 and rapidly declining with symptoms of dementia and pysical ills. Her sleepcycle is ...
A: I sense the caring in your request and I hope to help you. I would not suggest calling 911 as that ...
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| forgetfull | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My dad is 63 yrs old, and can't remember anything the past which I ask him about, and it feels like ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no quick answer to what may be causing your father's forgetfulness. I would ...
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| forgetfull | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My dad is 63 yrs old, and can't remember anything the past which I ask him about, and it feels like ...
A: Generally, when a person has a form of Dementia (ex, Alzheimer's) they remember the past very well, ...
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| alzheimer's disease | 11/26/2007 |
Q: what is Alzheimer's disease, and how does it differ from other dementia?
A: Alzhiemer's disease is a TYPE of Dementia. Much like lung cancer is a TYPE of cancer. Dementia ...
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| Dementia | 11/25/2007 |
Q: My father in law is 67 years old and cannot seem to remember anything anymore. He forgets what the ...
A: I am sure this is a very frustrating time for your father-in-law and it is great that you are taking ...
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| mom | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have wrote you before.my mom has AD and she is getting to stage 6 i think. the ladies that set ...
A: While there is no "normal" with Alzheimer's stages, there are many common characteristics of ...
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| diagnosis? | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My mom is 76, her sister is in late stage Alzheimer's and her mother suffered from Alzheimer's ...
A: I understand your concern about your mother's overall health as she has a strong family history of ...
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| last stage alzhmiers | 9/9/2007 |
Q: my mam is 52 and has genetic Alzheimer she is in the final stage she hasn't walked in months doesn't ...
A: It sounds like this is a difficult time for you and it is very understandable since your mother is ...
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| Alzheimer's & medicare | 8/17/2007 |
Q: My mother is 83 years old and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 months ago. She lives in an nice ...
A: Janet, Thank you for writing. I am sure this is a very frustrating situation for your family and ...
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| Alz. | 7/31/2007 |
Q: If a person with Alz. keeps hurting your feelings, intentionally or untentionally, do you have to ...
A: I believe you wrote me the other day about your mom and these same questions? I am glad your ...
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| dementia? parkinsons? please advise :( | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My mother is 62 years old. About 2 years ago I noticed she had developed a stutter. Now the ...
A: Well, the good news is that your mom does Not have tremors or memory difficulties. She is still ...
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| dad possibly has dementia/alzheimers | 7/18/2007 |
Q: my dad is 69 yrs old. he was in a serious car accident in the 1950s, & has had problems regarding ...
A: You sure do have a lot going on right now and i'm glad you are willing to try and help your parents. ...
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| Mother | 7/18/2007 |
Q: She is in a fine nursing home who obviously like all others nursing homes don't know much about ...
A: Yes, many nursing homes have staff that could benefit from continued training about Alzheimer's ...
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| games for alzheimer patients | 7/12/2007 |
Q: my mom is in the middle stages of alzheimer but it seems the alzheimer progress is faster now than ...
A: Suzanne, Thank you for writing. It is wonderful that you spend time with your mother. There are ...
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| Alzheimers and Medicare | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I would like to do a research paper with the scope of the paper on how the Medicare system will be ...
A: What a Great idea for a research paper! I personally did mine...Over 15 years ago!...on a needed ...
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| dementia or geriatric-onset schizophrenia... or something else? | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am trying to help family sort through a serious problem beleaguering one of our prized Aunties. ...
A: Tamara, Hello! First let me apologize for this answer being so tardy. I just received notification ...
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| ALZHEIMERS | 6/17/2007 |
Q: MY MOTHER HAS IT.SHE LIVES WITH MY SISTER HALF MILE AWAY . I HAVE HER 3 HRS IN MORNING AND ON ...
A: It sounds like you have a big decision coming up soon. Everyone is different as they progress ...
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| dimentia / un diagnosed brain problem | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am a 53 year old male, who began having problems seeing properly about 4 years ago. I have factor ...
A: I really appreciate your in-depth information and honesty with your personal history and present ...
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| Alzheimer's and WWII | 4/19/2007 |
Q: My grandfather served in WWII as a navigator and for 17 years thereafter. He is now suffering from ...
A: I have not read anything about the correlation between Alzheimer's disease and serving in the armed ...
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| alzheimers | 4/17/2007 |
Q: My mum has alzheimers which seems to be progressing very fast she never gets confused about who i am ...
A: It is wonderful that you & your father are very involved with your mother's care. I suspect what is ...
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| Problems Walking | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Is this a progression of her Alzheimer's or should we keep digging? My mother is probably what ...
A: It is wonderful that your family is so involved with your mother and are seeking several avenues of ...
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| parent | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My dad is 84 years old. He has live with my brother for the past 7 years in his own home since my ...
A: I am sure this is a very frustrating time for you. Thank you for the background information on your ...
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| Resources or lack thereof | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I am 35, in college for human services, and a widowed mother of two. My sister and I are the ...
A: I am very enthusiastic about your drive and committment to direct your frustrations at making the ...
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| DEMENTIA | 1/24/2007 |
Q: MY MOTHER 72 HAS BEEN GETTING HEADACHES, A FAR AWAY LOOK IN HER EYES AND HER BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN ...
A: It sounds like your mother is having some health issues. I would strongly recommend an appointment ...
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| Last stage alzheimers | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Is it common for last stage patients to suffer from spells of stopping breathing.
A: Although apnea (the medical term for intermittent breaths) is not uncommon in any end stage ...that ...
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| alzhhemers | 1/11/2007 |
Q: when a patient with alzhmers doesn;t go to sleep for hours what stage is this is this common
A: Insomnia is quite common for a person with Alzheimer's or another Dementia disorder. It is due to ...
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| Alzheimer's | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I saw something on TV not to long ago about a Chemical in the brain that is lacking in Alzheimer's ...
A: I believe the chemical you are referring to is Glutamate. It is an amino acid in the brain that ...
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| My mom is 94 and lives with me and my husband | 12/2/2006 |
Q: She has all the symptoms of dimenti....she refuses to get a hearing aid....so..it makes it worse. ...
A: It sounds like you have so much going on in your life and i truly respect your ability to handle all ...
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| Thsi MRI result has me very worried | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I went to my doctor for guidance after I had a really bad headache. I have ...
A: I am sure this is a real challenging time as you await your next doctor's appointment. Because ...
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| progressive memory loss | 11/18/2006 |
Q: My mom is 64 years old and over the past 3 years she has developed some progressive memory loss. ...
A: L., Thank you very much for writing. It sounds like you are very well versed on your mom's health ...
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| Mom | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I don't know where to begin, my mother started showing obvious signs of alzheimers around 4 years ...
A: This sounds like a very challenging time for everyone in your family. Your situation is very ...
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| dementia | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help us because we are at wits end. My father-in-law has dementia. My wife and I ...
A: This sounds like a very challenging time for you and your family. I get many messages from folks in ...
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| memory loss | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I started to suffer bad memory few years ago. I am only 30 years old. thought It was due to my ...
A: It sounds like you have a challenging, complex situation and i hope i can help guide you in the ...
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| End Stage Alzheimers | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My father was dx with AD roughly 3 yrs ago, but looking back, he's had it much longer. We had to ...
A: This must be a very challenging and sad time for you and your family. I admire your strength to do ...
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| Alzheimers in homecare | 9/30/2006 |
Q: Peticca, My mother-in-law has Dementia or Alzheimers Disease, her doctor is not sure which one, ...
A: It certainly sounds like your family is very caring about your mother-in-law. I do feel there are ...
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| paranoia and dementia | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Sorry, I see you defined it. But where can I go to look further into this delirum. Thanks, ...
A: We are playing e-mail tag! One of the best places to go is to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine ...
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| alzheimer's paranoia | 9/23/2006 |
Q: My husband has recently begun to exhibit paranoia directed toward our adult son who lives with us. ...
A: It sounds like you are very busy caring for your husband whom i assume does already have an ...
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| FAST Scale | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Hospice patients are required to be at Stage 7 of the FAST Scale. Do they have to meet all the ...
A: I assume you are asking about an individual that is diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Dementia and their ...
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| Dementia | 8/15/2006 |
Q: How can I learn more about the best ways to "Refocus"My mother is 86 and has dementia. Has trouble ...
A: , A very good book addressing "refocusing" is by Naomi Feil. Her technique is called Validation ...
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| Dementia | 8/14/2006 |
Q: My mother is 86 and has dementia. Has trouble keeping track with time and money. Also asks the same ...
A: I am very impressed that you and your sister share equal responsibility for your mom and it sounds ...
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| alzheimers | 7/24/2006 |
Q: hi there i was woundering weather you can help i am getting realy wored about my father in law he is ...
A: I am glad you are looking for help for your father in law. Before we diagnose someone with ...
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| The incompitence of my mother's doctor | 7/21/2006 |
Q: My mother was diagnosed by a neurologist as having early Alzheimer's Disease. She has terrible ...
A: It sounds like you have gone through so much in the recent past. I applaud you for continuing on ...
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| Father showing behavioral signs | 7/10/2006 |
Q: My father just turned 70 in May. I have noticed interesting mood swings. he gets angry quickly, he ...
A: This must be a difficult time for you and your family. I respect you for wanting to help your ...
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