macbeth, it is frustrating to find the right combination of medications. My husband is 68 and was diagnosed three years ago. He has done well until a month ago when he was hospitalized for pneumonia. That has taken a toll on his processing and short term memory. He has other health issues so he is not a good subject for what does and does not work for the typical alzheimers patient. However, he does take a mild anti-depressant during the day and trazadone at night. That seems to help. He takes Aricept and has for two years, he started the Namenda last year, but our GP just changed it to Namenda XR, she believes that will give him better cognition for longer periods. I wish I could give you encouragment but until they find a cure we just have to put our faith in the Lord.

I work full-time, financially and for my sanity, I have to work. We have friends that help out and I pray everyday that the Lord will continue to give him the ability to continue to stay at home with limited care until I can stop working. FYI, we have a small dog and that has been a great blessing! He cares for him, walks him and talks to him all day long. I believe God put this little rescue in our lives to rescue my husband.

Many blessings

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