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Hi my dad has recently been diagnosed with mixed dementia, vascular and alzheimers. A friend of mine recently suggested Lion's Mane, firstly has anyone taken this to help and if so was there any improvement to memory? He probably can't take normal medication as his pulse is already slow and they are concerned he might have episodes of passing out but I wondered what alternatives there are out there. Thank you. X

My Father in law is 81. He is in a wheelchair due to a below knee amputation in 2017 due to diabetic neuropathy. He has suffered from TIAs (mini strokes) in the past which so far always appear to sort themselves out (that is after multiple hospital trips where the issue has resolved upon arrival, and yes he has had many tests once there).
For the past 6 months or so he is slowly going downhill. His speech slows when gets dry and needs a drink. My Mother in law is a little bit in denial, despite our insistence he sees a doctor to arrange a definitive test and maybe get some help. I think she is worried he may have to go into a home if he is diagnosed with dementia.

My reason for posting is that he is not so much forgetful but has hallucinations, thinking he has been somewhere or seen someone. He thinks long gone family members are still around and he has just seem them in his home.
The really odd thing is he always knows when he is, 'acting silly again' (his words) and owns it, which I find remarkable. Has anyone else experienced this or is it a normal part of onset dementia? I would love some advice.

My mother has Lewy Body Dementia, which she developed around 2012. With Lewy Body, your memory lasts longer, but hallucinations and delusions are the real problem. She has been in the Geriatric Psyhc unit three times. As with most of these units and nursing homes I fear, they just dope them up with Risperadol until their manageable. The last stay, they had her up to 6 mgs within 2.5 weeks. I think the recommended dose is .75 mg, because anything higher comes with high mortality rates. Unfortunately, we couldn't keep her at home as she was in danger and feared the nursing home would just do the same thing. Within a few weeks, she was doped out of her head and we brought her home. We immediately started weaning her off her dose and got her down to .5 mg. It takes months for the initial effects to wear off, but much to our surprise a few months later, we have a happy, easy to please mom! She may have a few hallucinations or delusions once an awhile, but they are very manageable. Most people are terrified of putting an elderly person on Respiradol (I was), but she went from completely living in a delusional world and wanting to hurt her caregivers, to a sweet loving mom. She is slowly losing her daily living skills and needs assistance, but her memory is really good considering. I just wanted to post this, because I know that many are scared of the very potent drugs given at the Geri Psychs and nursing homes. Hope this helps someone. Praise GOD, our mom is doing really well and she is eight years in to the disease! She also takes Donpezil, and Levothyroxine for Hypothyroid.

My father in law has mixed alzheimers and whilst he is still able to function he has taken a worrying turn on his eating habits. He now survives on jam on white bread toast for bkfst, ham sandwiches with cucumber and radish, crabsticks for lunch and white bread jam on toast for dinner. Occasionally he will have a bag of crisps and a banana.
We are now concerned as his weight has gone down and he is not getting the right vitamins and nutrients. He does have an issue with swallowing which he has had well before his alzheimers diagnosis. We believe he should take supplements but we are confused as to which ones and what type (pills or liquid).
Any advice, ideas would be greatly appreciated.

I noticed my Mum was having memory problems in her late 80s, I kept taking her to her doctor and she just had 'Memory Problems' put on her notes. This happened for 3 years and finally she had an MRI when she was 91 which confirmed vascular dementia small vein disease. We have had no help, no information, no dietary advice, no meeting, no memory clinic, nothing, just the diagnosis. Mum is hypothyroid and has been in hospital for 6 weeks with a UTI. Her Liothyronine T3 was stopped as soon as she entered the hospital, the levothyroxine was continued. The endocrinology consultant stopped it. I kept on at the doctors to reinstate the T3 as I know what happens if a dose isn't given to Mum. Last Monday suddenly my Mum greeted me, her speech wasn't slurred, there was a light in her eyes, it was my Mum again. I asked the nurse what had happened and she told me that the T3 had been reinstated that morning. Everyone noticed the difference, it was so dramatic. How can T3 be stopped in hospital when it has an adverse effect on brain fog, memory and mood! Something should be done about this, my Mum suffered, got depressed, wouldn't eat and now I have my Mum back. Nothing else changed to give this dramatic effect.

I’ve suspected my mother has dementia for the last few years. Doctor confirmed it to me a few weeks ago. Mum will not go for a memory test. I’ve tried twice. I think she knows her memory is bad and is frightened. She lives alone. She gets quite confused and short term memory is poor. She doesn’t eat too well. She is very down. I just do not know what to do or how to help her and doctor won’t do anything without the memory test. I’m going round in circles. Help!

Dear Linda. Iwas carer and husband for 58 years despite disabilities of my own.My wife wanted to go home (we have lived here 26 years) didn't know where "home"was but would still pack.Couldn't reason but problem solved (each day!) by saying "It's a bit late now dear, we'll go tomorrow." Didn't recognise me but would want me."Oh,he's just popped down the road and will be back soon." Problem solved! Same with long dead mother and father. "Oh,they've gone out with friends." Anxiety dismissed. Just go along with their "reality" and don't try reasoning-it only leads to more anxiety and confusion.Give them the answer they will accept. Sadly, Piera passed away last year leaving me with profound depression with which I am battling, but please look after yourself and accept any help that is offered.Best wishes.

First, regrding driving problems-better to be safe than sorry. If you are alone, try to obtain assistance from a trusted friend or neighbourto order on-line deliveries, get lifts with associates etc. and develope strategies with the help of professionals. As husband and carer for my wife I found that for a few years she could drive perfectly and safely but eventually with increasing confusion I had to say "It's Ok dear, I've got some shopping to do so I'll drive you where you want to go and then pick you up afterwards." Problem solved (but licence surrendered!). I'd like to reply to Linda,too,but insufficient space.

Ones again I've read your blogs . How many people out there who are and had bad experiences with there GPs Hospital Memory clinic . And organisations like your self . I see you don't put that up in your blogs .
I would also like to remind you all about the word stigma .
You put your statement the organisation who going to try and informed the general public about this some top names . Not seen anything.
Back to my wife 4 years in May she was diagnosed we were told she had vascular dementia . We when to the hospital in January only to be told now she got front temporal lobe just by asking questions? We now going to see specialist out side of our area . Has you can see not happy please do not respond by saying sorry or put me in touch with local society they been help ether. I want positive and constructive answer .

My husband was prescribed menamtina about 18 months ago,so far there has been no obvious deterioration in his mental state

Is there any medication that will stop or reverse this disease. There is a product called ambrotosre that works on cell communication i have tried it for my husband but cant confirm that it really helps is there any awareness out there about this product its a powder. Sold by a company called manatec.

My Husband has Mixed Dementia
/Alzheimer’s All has been ok up to a couple of weeks ago when he forgot where he is He thinks we are away on holiday but wher we are is exactly the same as at home
He doesn’t know me at times( his wife of over 30 years) Then he remembers and thinks I left him and have come back to him
I don’t know how to answer him when he asks me questions like “are we together now?
Were you married to ????
You have a younger sister ???
No
and so many random wuestions

I am prity shore a
I am. in the early stages of vascular dementia and I would like more information onit

My specialist took many tests and confirmed I am in early stage dementia. DMV is requiring me to take a driver test and I just renewed for 4 years! Dr says no cure. I’m 76 years old.