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Husband with early Alzheimers: Question about medications
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Feb 7, 2018 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
I now see your other response. I am sorry to hear of your husband's diagnoses at such a young age of 52. My husband is 71. I think there is a difference in the progression between early onset and regular alzheimers. My husband has had cognitive issues for the past 4 years but he is able to do everything for himself. He gets confused and or mixed up at times but other than that he does pretty well. He also loses his balance at times and I am not sure if that is due to medications or alzheimers.
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My husband loses balance as well. The doctor asked to get him a cane to help him attain better balance and it could be both medications and ALZ. My husband is participating in the DIAN Project (Dominant Inherited Alzheimer Network) at Washington University in St. Lois MO. He went through genetic testing and his early onset is inherited. His mother passed away at age 65 with complications of ALZ and his only brother also has ALZ but it's in much better condition than my husband who is younger than him. I have always kept a tight relationship with his psychiatrist and neurologist as well as his Internal Medicine doctor who ensures he is not overmedicated. Many blessings to you in your journey. Lots of prayers as well.