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Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jun 26 10:59am | Replies (47)
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@chris20

I also found family to be great about stepping up and helping through the early stages. That helped a lot, I must say.

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4goakley Kathy | @4goakley | Jun 7 7:22am

Yes…."See you in 6 months" is typical ! The reality is that there is nothing the medical professionals CAN do at the early stage.
My husband has been offered Donepezil ( Aricept) but considering his age (84) , the side effects, and the slim chance of slowing down the disease , we have declined.
In the meantime he has been put on blood pressure medication, sent for cardio tests and a sleep assessment.
Our Dementia Society ( Alzheimer’s Association) has already offered a Care Coach and support groups in person and online.
I’m sure I will be using these in the future.

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