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ONE-WAY. We're all in one way or another going down the same road. Dementia is kinda like putting your foot on the gas on a winding one-way road with some nice scenic turnouts.
There are good days and not-so-charming days. There are things to get in some better days. I can say the drug Aricept gave us a lot more good days over a year with my dad. Now keeping up his nutrition, making home adjustments, arranging further support enable a better quality-of-life for both him and us. I can still tell "he is he" if you know what I mean, and he still recognizes us.
Think of it as a disability - needs to be dealt with. Not the end of the world.*
*Although when it's severe, I imagine it's really no fun. My dad is high-moderate with his Alzheimer's. Short-term memory 98% kaput. Long-term working, but slow. Tangental hassles from the AZ- a challenge, but we're hanging in.
I've not heard of it being reversed completely but I do know of two cases where it was improved. If someone has alzheimers disease, then there are drugs that can slow it's progress; it's not reversible. The two cases in which I'm familiar were emphysema patients who were put on oxygen. They showed some dramatic improvement. The cause of their dementia was low blood oxygen, once they were getting concentrated oxygen, their levels went up and their moods and cognition improved too. Their "dementia" was really forgetfulness, inability to understand complex things and really bad nasty moods. They were also really fatigued.
There are other causes of dementia - simple old age, vascular problems ( blood flow) and syndromes of various sorts. The hardest part might be getting your doctor to thoroughly investigate the cause. My dad was one of the emphysema patients and his doctor had to jump up and down to get his insurance to pay for the oxygen. If they are sure it's alzheimers, then they might expect you to accept the diagnosis and decline without trying to slow it's progress. Keep asking questions and educate yourself about alzheimers so you know what to expect. Best of luck to you and your loved one.
If dementia is accompanied by gait (walking) difficulty and/or urinary incontinence, ask your Neurologist about the possibility of NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus). An MRI and lumbar puncture will help to make the diagnosis. This type of dementia is caused by an excess of Cerebrospinal Fluid on the brain and is often reversible with surgery. Go to YouTube.com (on the internet) and watch video entitled, "NPH, the Untold Story" for an overview.
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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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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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There are good days and not-so-charming days. There are things to get in some better days. I can say the drug Aricept gave us a lot more good days over a year with my dad. Now keeping up his nutrition, making home adjustments, arranging further support enable a better quality-of-life for both him and us. I can still tell "he is he" if you know what I mean, and he still recognizes us.
Think of it as a disability - needs to be dealt with. Not the end of the world.*
*Although when it's severe, I imagine it's really no fun. My dad is high-moderate with his Alzheimer's. Short-term memory 98% kaput. Long-term working, but slow. Tangental hassles from the AZ- a challenge, but we're hanging in.
There are other causes of dementia - simple old age, vascular problems ( blood flow) and syndromes of various sorts. The hardest part might be getting your doctor to thoroughly investigate the cause. My dad was one of the emphysema patients and his doctor had to jump up and down to get his insurance to pay for the oxygen. If they are sure it's alzheimers, then they might expect you to accept the diagnosis and decline without trying to slow it's progress. Keep asking questions and educate yourself about alzheimers so you know what to expect.
Best of luck to you and your loved one.