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Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jun 21 9:18am | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
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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You are very lucky. For someone who had so many friends and so much family as a young man I am amazed at the lack of empathy when someone is ill. If family steps up you are very lucky. I finally send some current helpful information about Alzheimer's out to close family and was offered some help as we can no longer drive long distances and most family gatherings are held too far away. I did get some offers of help with a specific request: driving. I have always been the "capable" one and others see me as being able to "handle it". I am sad for the loss of friends and family.
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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.