father in law just diagnosed!!

mrs mac

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Posted 6/16/2009 1:16 PM (GMT 0)

hey guys, not been around for a while, but just found out my Father in law has been diagnosed with dementia! though we have suspected for a while that something wasn't right?

can any one tell me what the best meds are in the uk for treating him. been out the loop in this forum for a while, so not sure what's available!!!

cheers

ps, how you doing Lynn (howlyncat)???

sandra xxx

Post Edited (mrs mac) : 6/16/2009 7:54:21 AM (GMT-6)

Red_34

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Posted 6/17/2009 2:51 PM (GMT 0)

I'm sorry to hear of your FIL's diagnosis. I am not familiar with the meds they have in the UK but they have my grandmother on Namenda and it's seems to work OK but not the best. It seems her bad days are outnumbering her good lately so I may have to talk to her doctor about this.

Lyn hasn't been around lately. I'm not quite sure why, health reasons, family, etc maybe...

SnowyLynne

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Posted 7/27/2009 3:16 AM (GMT 0)

Ebixa is ok I think.
Keeping his mind busy does work if you can do it.I'm on my pc alot every day I also bowl online & win tounaments........

Howlyncat

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Posted 10/11/2009 12:02 AM (GMT 0)

....yes very ill but am getting better each day .....so sorry about your fil hun i dont know what meds are used in uk but i do hope you will keep posting let us know how u and he are doing...take care ...lyn

BarbStar

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Posted 10/13/2009 4:34 PM (GMT 0)

I think a lot of the medications that are available in the US are also available in the UK. Like Aricept, Namenda, Exelon, Rasidyne. Their Market names might be different. I think the Alzheimer's Society in the UK would be a great place to get more answers. Here is the link to their webpage with the helpline you can call there http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/helpline

Good Luck

Don't forget to check out another helpful resources: The Alzheimer's Association Message Boards- Go to http://alzheimers.infopop.cc/eve

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