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What were the first dementia signs you noticed?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 14 hours ago | Replies (86)Comment receiving replies
I had a fall. Had a MRI to insure there was no bled in the brain. Detected an amyloid, had no clue what that was. Referred to a neurologist. More test found I have MCI. I had no idea that I may/may not have been repeating myself and said or done other things, I didn't ask. I too am 80. A proud octogenarian who feels great, eats generally well and enjoys a healthy somewhat Godly life. I have a great neurologist that I see every 6 months that can track what is my normal. I intend to continue to enjoy the remaining life God has for me and not be concerned with dementia. Rest assure there will be much advise for you to take meds for the brain to delay dementia and that will be up to you to decide but listen to your doctor. My doctor advises that the over the counter ones do NOTHING to delay dementia. It's best to eat a healthy diet for the brain. My best to you as you begin a new path in this journey of life.
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Do you mind if I ask if you are taking the prescription drugs for the MCI? My husband is on two, one being a patch, and I honestly believe he has progressed more in the disease in the last 6 months since being on it. I really am considering stopping the meds. I ask my pharmacist his opinion since he sees so many in the similar situation and he said in some there is the hopeful delay in symptoms, in others not so much. I don’t have a lot of confidence in the doctors we are working with it’s all about the meds. This is a hard journey, but I want it to be the best for him that we can make it.
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DEAR MABLESMITH
THANK YOU SO! MUCH !!! YOUR'S IS THE BEST ENCOURAGEMENT I'VE GOTTEN SO FAR. LIVE EACH DAY! EAT HEALTHY!
I'M GOING TO CONTINUE WRITING A NOVEL I'VE BEEN WORKING ON FOREVER!!! MY PRIMARY DOCTOR HAS GIVEN ME A PRESCRIPTION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND I'M GOING TO STOP BEING FEARFUL AND GO!!! ALL THE BEST BACK TO YOU AS WEL!!!