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Husband developing memory issues

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Thanks to everyone who has responded to this thread, it is incredibly helpful to know we are not alone. I learn from all of your stories and am so grateful for both the opportunity to talk about things and the advice gleaned from your own experiences. My husband has a pcp appointment in early December as a first step in opening the discussion. I feel sure he will pass the basic in-office test as he is very functional and no one else is seeing anything wrong. But it is clear to me. I think we are at the very beginning of the journey. Warm thoughts to all of you, J.

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@jannew the doctor probably cannot speak with you about his condition alone without permission, but he/she is always allowed to listen. Don’t be afraid to contact the doctor privately and convey what you have observed and have worries about, often this actually helps the doctor do a more focused visit

@jannew I can’t recall words many times so after an MRI & PET scan and APOE GENE test was referred to a neurologist who dx’d mild early alz because of amyloid & tau in my brain. I immediately did research with my GPT5 chat and learned a lot about alz. I will begin Lequembe infusions when my neurologist arranges it. There is fascinating research happening now for the tau aspect and completed trials for the amyloid. Lequembe is one drug already being used for amyloid. I am hopeful enough not to be too upset by the dx. I expected it as strong positive family risk. Also learned about need to sleep more, have schedule, exercise, take DHA/EPA supplements, and socialize. All have helped so far.