SnowyLynn, if the title of the book, The 36 hour Day?...
Wow! I hadn't heard that. Did you have the spinal fluid test? What stage of Alz are you in and what kinds of meds do you take? Thank you so much for sharing with me....
I didn't know that an mri would show the plaques and tangles. I thought the only way to prove AD was an autopsy after death. I'm giving these replies a lot of thought!...
Hi Lyn and thank you for your reply. I'll try to keep coming back. It's easier to stay in denial about things if I don't come here. lol I'm sorry for what you are going thru with your Mom. Seems we...
Thank you for your reply Rosie. I'm sorry about your Dad. It's really great that you are giving your Mom a break every week. I haven't found out anything.......I've tried not to deal with my fears. I...
Hi everyone. I'm sorry I haven't been back here for so long. I actually forgot I had a membership at this site till I was going thru my list of bookmarked sites and found you again. I hope everyone...
I have been wondering if there is anyone posting here who is an Alzheimer's patient themselves. I know that some patients have kept journals and even written books about their mental decline. I've...
All of these posts bring back the memories of when my parents were suffering with Alzheimer's. It is a dreadful disease. I went to Alzheimer's support group meeting for quite a while and found it to...
Thank you HealthProblem for your reply and for posting the article. I read it and it was helpful. I used to go to Alzheimer's support group meetings when my Mom was in the nursing home. I learned a...
Hi SnowyLynn and thanks for the reply. Have you been tested for Alzheimers? You said after 8 years you are still doing okay. Are you taking medication or anything? I'd love to hear more about your...
Hi I am a 57 year old female and I am new here. My Father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and passed away in 1990. In 1996 my Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and passed away in 1999. It is my...