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I'd also check to see if there's any experimental drugs being tested too. Somewhere there's someone testing a new product that they hope will cure or help or slow this disease down.
The absolute no-no drugs for LBD, which my husband's doctor has listed as allergies on his medical records, are thorazine, mellaril, stelazine, and haldol.
For a helpful article about LBD, including a chart of drugs that are recommended for various symptoms (about in the middle of the article) look here: http://www337.pair.com/lbda2007/sites/default/files/dlb-boevecontinuum04.pdf If this url gets deleted, type "brad boeve continuum" into the Google search box.
The Mayo Clinic has a 10-day (5 hours per day) course for persons with early stage dementia and their care partners, to learn about ways to compensate for and delay the progression of cognitive decline. (Not a cure!) I am not suggesting that you and your mother sign up, but I'd say this is evidence that the Mayo thinks there are things that can be done. Topics include wellness through diet, supplements, exercise, brain exercises, group counseling, relationship building, and lots of other goodies. I know a couple who are scheduled to take it in October and I can't wait to hear about it!
In general, the time to intervene is at the beginning. That has the most promise of being effective, whether you are trying improved nutrition or exercise or counselling or drugs. As you know, there is no cure, but improving quality of life is a very worthwhile goal.
Also, while certain healthier practices probably apply to any form of dementia, others are more targeted to specific kinds of dementia, especially drugs. For example, Aricept is much more effective for people with Parkinson's with Deentia or Lewy Body Dementia than it is for AZ, and there are certain drugs that people with LBD should absolutely not take.
So, if your mother seems to be heading in the direction of dementia, I'd suggest that early evaluation would be a great first step.
My Dad's doctor put him on Aricept about 6 months ago alone with having him take B12 and recently I had him retested and his memory score improved. I removed all the junk food from my dad's diet about the same time so what exactly helped him to improve is unclear but I am more inclined to believe in a healthy diet and the B12 before the drug. Many people aren't aware that a deficiency in Vitamin B12 can cause memory issues. Also the majority of us are low in this vitamin.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
For a helpful article about LBD, including a chart of drugs that are recommended for various symptoms (about in the middle of the article) look here: http://www337.pair.com/lbda2007/sites/default/files/dlb-boevecontinuum04.pdf If this url gets deleted, type "brad boeve continuum" into the Google search box.
In general, the time to intervene is at the beginning. That has the most promise of being effective, whether you are trying improved nutrition or exercise or counselling or drugs. As you know, there is no cure, but improving quality of life is a very worthwhile goal.
Also, while certain healthier practices probably apply to any form of dementia, others are more targeted to specific kinds of dementia, especially drugs. For example, Aricept is much more effective for people with Parkinson's with Deentia or Lewy Body Dementia than it is for AZ, and there are certain drugs that people with LBD should absolutely not take.
So, if your mother seems to be heading in the direction of dementia, I'd suggest that early evaluation would be a great first step.
Best wishes to you and to your mother.