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• August 13, 2012 12:18 p.m.

  My mom has Demetia and she's 63. I notice it after all of her children got married and left the house. She have days where she forgets a lot and other days where she does very well. I love her and I still pray for a miracle.

  - Kim

• September 16, 2011 4:46 p.m.

  Use coconut oil! Dr. Mary Newport greatly improved her husband's condition that way. See this article, and follow the link to her site for more detail: http://www.anh-usa.org/coconut-oil-and-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease/comment-page-3/#comment-69293 Also, turmeric is good due to the curcumin (BCM-95 is an even more potent supplement form), and it works synergistically with vitamin D3. Really no significant risk of toxicity there, so take lots of both. Phosphatidylserine is another great supplement for brain function.

  - Steve

• July 18, 2011 12:36 p.m.

  My mom has Alzheimer's and it very difficult. She is taking Aricept and Namenda and I assume it is helping. I am lucky as she bought long-term care insurance and lives in a beautiful assisted living facility and has a memory care unit for when she needs it. I do miss her but I am trying to enjoy her now.

  - Laure

• January 7, 2011 8:34 p.m.

  Can you develope ALZ. at the age of 50? What percent of people develope ALZ. before the age of 50?

  - Sarah

• October 31, 2010 4:35 p.m.

  Thank you. I am so tired of hearing people say if I get that disease just end it. People saying those things is why people with the disease are treated like they are not important and don't count. My father had Alzheimers and I enjoyed getting to know the new person he had become. Yes, it was hard at times, but too many people, including healthcare providers just think that whatever decisions they make for these people it doesn't matter because too many people feel that people with Alheimer's lives are over anyway.

  - Sharon

• October 5, 2010 9:48 p.m.

  Our Son is a research PHD with a lab at the University of Kentucky working on a cure an treatment of Alzheimer's His address is Rodney Patrick Guttmann Professor University of Kentucky. Faculty

  - Marion

• December 1, 2009 4:14 p.m.

  ever since you had alzheimer's, do you look different. like do you bruise easely? or something like that?

  - No name given

• March 26, 2009 7:14 p.m.

  Has anyone heard of patients with FrontalTemperol Dementia taking Aricept? I was told it will make his disease worse. What do you people think? Please advise,

  - ginny

• March 26, 2009 7:07 p.m.

  My 61 year old husband was told he has FTD Jan 12, 09. I thought he was depressed. He was always sleeping, very lazy, full of apathy and even asked 2 ladies out on a date. He didn't think anything was wrong with asking ladies on a golf date or a coffee date? He couldn't understand why I was upset that he wanted to cheat on me. He kept saying he only loved me and didn't know why he wanted to ask them out. We went to get help and the counselor told me to have him checked for dementia. After a 3 mt screening we found out he has frontal temporal dementia. Only 2 to 5 percent of Alz pts. get this kind, I am crying all the time and worried to the point of sickness. I just joined a support group and have call to get counseling again. This is a terrible disease and death sentence. I want to run away now. How do people cope with knowing what is ahead for the caregivers? My husband is innocent and recently just cleared his 5 year anniversary for head and neck cancer. We have only been married 5 years this April. I will do my best for him but sometimes I just want to give up. We have got to find a cure for this disease. Lets all lobby to congress and write letters and phone call to demand help now.

  - ginny

• March 16, 2009 12:27 p.m.

  it has gotten where i know what i want to say but it dont come out please what can that be?

  - ma ry

• April 10, 2008 10:39 p.m.

  I thought tremors might be a symptom of AD. The wife has been on Aricept and Namenda for a long time. I will need Information on whether this is a side effect of the meds or a symptom of AD.

  - Rich

• March 31, 2008 2:30 p.m.

  My mom is 91 years old and has been taking Aricept for 1 year. Her doctor recommended that she taking Namenda, too, about a month ago. After finishing the starter kit, she was experiencing body tremors yesterday, but was conscious and ate well. Has anyone experienced this as a side effect of taking Namenda?

  - Linda

• January 9, 2008 8:05 a.m.

  My sister keeps pushing Xango for every thing. It will cure all the aches and pains help you sleep better, have more energy etc...has anyone tried this juice?

  - Teresa

• January 6, 2008 1:10 p.m.

  I am sure my husband has dementia but I wonder if it is going into Alzheimer's disease. His main symptoms seem to be sleeping a lot and inability to retain information. I have just answered the same question 3 times in the last half hour.

  - Jane Brown

• December 28, 2007 11:51 p.m.

  Marion, I am sorry for your difficult situation. You really must care for yourself. Is there a family member on whom you could rely? Have you asked others for support or assistance? Ask... look for help. You cannot do everything and you are not expected to.

  - Pennie

• December 28, 2007 8:59 p.m.

  A good article for those in the early stages.

  - Bill

• December 24, 2007 5:38 p.m.

  Our daughter is 54 and has Alz but she seems so depressed. Her color is not good and she is losing weight. Is this normal ---she has had it about 3 yrs???

  - myrle benton`

• December 20, 2007 12:16 p.m.

  Gloria - My husband also sleeps a lot , but still has a good appetite and physically feels ok. We both think it is because he is so bored since he cannot do the things he used to be able to do. He is also on Aricept and Namenda.

  - Nancy

• December 18, 2007 6:36 p.m.

  Thank you Kathleen, yes I did follow through with my appointment and plan to go back in 2 weeks, she really helped, mainly because she is not in my situation and could see what I was going through in a different light. Sometimes it helps to talk and I thank you for your advice, God Bless you.

  - Marion

• December 11, 2007 9:07 p.m.

  I certainly do find that the information you furnish in your health letters and the Alzheimers comments from th differest individuals and any comments are very worthwhile. My husband was diagnosed with AD 7 yrs. ago and I still take care of him at home and I appreciate everything I can read and it helps me get through this. He sleeps so much and this concerns me - however, he seems to feel quite well and still has a good appetite. He is so tired, he even falls asleep while he is eating. He take Aricept, Namenda, Celexa and Risperodone. Do you think a change of medications might help him be more awake? He does not get much exercise.

  - Gloria

• December 7, 2007 5:12 p.m.

  I am not sure about red wine but a friend of mine told me that he had started taking resveratrol based on a doctors suggestion about six weeks ago. My friend was experiencing chronic fatigue and was having trouble sleeping. I asked him how it was working out and he said that he was taking a type of resveratrol called biotivia Transmax and that after two weeks the results were subtle but undeniable. He said that he had more energy during the day, was more alert throughout the day and was sleeping less but waking up more refreshed. So based on his experience I decided to give it a try. I have had similiar results after just one week. It is only recently that I have heard about it anti-aging benefits. There is something to this resveratrol, I have no idea if I will live longer but I can tell you that I am living better now.I also understand that some neuro-surgeons in the country are running informal clinical trials using resveratrol to treat dementia. No word yet on how it is working

  - david thomas

• December 5, 2007 5:18 p.m.

  Marion: I think you are probably suffering from depression along with generally being worn out from dealing with your husband's disease and now cancer treatment. Making the appointment with a mental health clinic is a step in the right direction, and don't delay or put it off. You sound like you need a few days respite away from your daily situation. Do you have a family member who could give you help? My husband has frontal temporal lobe dementia and can be very trying and upsetting - and I have had days that sound like what you are going through. You need a break for a few days to recupe your strength before you get sick too.

  - Kathleen

• December 5, 2007 10:01 a.m.

  In reference to aricepta& amenda. my wife is going into her ninth year with demrntia. I think that it has been a salvation for us both.Perticularly namenda has seems to calm her.My problem is her fear of every thing.She is afraid to leave the house day or night> We live in darkness at sun down for fear of people seeing her. Fear just consumes her;as we have not eaten out in four years. Cell phone and short term shopping is about it, but we still get along pretty well. Chuck

  - Chuck Divine

• December 4, 2007 10:19 p.m.

  My wife and I are 77 and have had a good life. She has ALZ for about 3 yrs and compared to others I know she is doing pretty well. I seem to be healthy but fight depression.Excercize helps a lot. I often wonder if the Namenda and Arecept really help.I can't imagine how hard it must be on you and your wife with the cancer treatment Arnold Swenson

  - Arnold

• December 4, 2007 7:15 p.m.

  I;ve written before, spouse has Alz, and is going through radiation for cancer, and I have finally thrown in the towel, as I am so angry inside, that I am unable to cry, or express myself to others, so I made an appointment with a mental health clinic, I need someone to help me cope with my feelings, right now things are really in the pits, he is really suffering from the radiation treatments, and I am suffering right along with him.

  - Marion