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In reply to the discussion: Three years ago, I was told by my Dr. that I had Alzheimer's. [View all]SleeplessinSoCal
(9,866 posts)After 18 months or so he was told he tested in the Dementia Spectrum. He then had further testing including CT scan which revealed possible tangles.
We were told in 2015 that there is no way to definitely identify Alzheimers until a post mortem. But the progress of the Dementia is quite obvious. He has been on the two medications Namenda & Donepezil since before the diagnosis which I believe have him still functioning well, but with my constant care essential. He is 94. Luckily he has always been a physically active person as a dancer on Broadway who went to the ballet barre right up until Covid shut it down. Now we do exercises at home.
Always a good patient and friendly with staff, he was on top of the earliest signs. Only in hindsight did I notice some of the early changes. One interesting thing our doctor told us is that David has a strong personality which is helpful. But for those without a strong personality, the progress seems more rapid. Wonder if that is true. We did participate in drug studies. Sadly none proved successful.
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