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stephhhelp Asked February 2019

I need as much information on dementia as I can get. Help!!!

HELP!!!!! I need as much information I can obtain with educating myself on this disorder. How many levels is it (if its any); are there meds that can assist, etc. HELP!!!!!

Godguidesme Mar 2019
Hi Stephhelp,
Look closely at your loved one’s diagnosis, as there are so many different types of Dementia.
On this website, that we we are on now, AgingCare.com,
go to letter category D for dementia and select articles by Professionals,
and many questions and answers about all aspects of dementia, like stages, behavior, medications, etc etc. You can find tremendous, valuable information.
Learning is powerful! Good luck!

OldSailor Mar 2019
See if anything is helpful at Cleveland Clinics "keeping memory alive".
And listen to Teepa Snow.

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cwillie Feb 2019
Teepa Snow - making visits valuable

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2E2lPBsUeBjA1Utglo8q6yANAijEf8cX

Countrymouse Feb 2019
Er, you really are going to have to narrow your search down a bit.

What's the story? Recent diagnosis, health crisis, something like that?

freqflyer Feb 2019
Stephhelp, it is commendable that you want to learn as much as you can regarding dementia. That way when something new happens you are ready.

https://www.agingcare.com/topics/8/dementia-behaviors

https://www.agingcare.com/topics/5/alzheimers-dementia

https://www.agingcare.com/topics/9/dementia-wandering

For more articles, to the blue/green bar near the top of the page and click on CARE TOPICS. You will find a lot of excellent articles.

Keep this forum as your life line, and ask as many questions as you need. None of us are ever prepared for dementia.

Riverdale Feb 2019
My mother is taking Aricept for it. It can't cure it but it is meant to slow down the process. People here may give a number for stages. Her doctor prefers to use categories such as mild, moderate etc. If you are able to you can search online for more information. A doctor who deals with the elderly is helpful.

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