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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 16 2:33pm | Replies (762)
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Hi Janet7
My wife has tried mutiple drugs for MCI/Dementia but the side effects were very bad and not worth it to her. She decided to stop the drugs and I agreed with her.
So far, the only thing that has helped her is exercising. She is on a treadmill for about 90-120 minutes a day and we just started with a personal trainer too. I was surprised that the personal trainer is cheaper than the cost of the drugs ( with NO side effects other than tired muscles). To me, the cost doesn’t matter as long as i keep my wife around a little longer.
Good luck

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janet7 | @janet7 | Jul 26, 2022

Hi Dan,
Your suggestion to have Will exercise is the second one I have seen today! I haven’t seen that suggestion from his doctors or from anyone else except this group and I thank you both very much. Where we are moving, there are sidewalks and if the weather isn’t good, we have free passes to the YMCA from his work.
I personally love to go into a pool. I am not a strong swimmer, but the water relaxes me, and will help my stress!
I thank you again, and God-bless!

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