Patient Comments: Alzheimer's Disease - TreatmentsWhat stage of Alzheimer's disease are you or your loved one currently experiencing, and have any treatments been effective?Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia
Question: Has a friend or relative been diagnosed with dementia? What are her/his symptoms?
Alzheimer's Disease - Warning Signs
Question: Do you have any of the warning signs of Alzheimer's? Please discuss your symptoms and concerns.
Alzheimer's Disease - Home Safety
Question: In what ways have you made the home safer for a friend or relative with Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's Disease - Medications
Question: If your relative is on a medication for Alzheimer's, what changes have you noticed?
Alzheimer's Disease - Driving
Question: What motivated you to take away the keys or car from your loved one who has Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's Disease - Prognosis
Question: What is the prognosis for your friend or relative who has Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's Disease - Describe Your Experience
Question: Please describe the symptoms you or loved one experienced with Alzheimer's disease.
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My husband was told he had Alzheimer's and the doctor told us to start preparing for the future. They did an APOE 3/4 blood test. He was still working and had to take a lower pay because he could not do math on contracts. He was in the 1st stage. After being on Aricept and then Namenda 4 years he seemed to get some better. He still drives some but I do most of the driving. He gets very angry at nothing and tells me that I have Alzheimer's and he takes the meds. This all started 1992.