I take care of my aunt who has Alzheimer's and it is so devastating as you see the deteriorating process. There are some medication that slows the process down. I suggest you talk to your father-in-law's neurologist. Your father-in-law probably needs to have someone with him most of the time. We didn't realize the mild symptoms with my aunt and she fell and hit her head and from that, she lost most of her memory and her ability to walk and use her hands. I have her at home with 24 hour care. There are group that you can go to that will help you better understand what it happening. It will have a big effect on your life as well as his, so I encourage you to learn as much as you can about this disease. Once you understand, you learn to cope so much better. My aunt has been like this for six years. She doesn't even know who I am anymore, but she knows that I am someone that comes to see her and that I lover and that is all that matters. You have to learn to live in their world when you are with them and then go back to your regular life. I wish you the best of luck. God Bless you and your family.
2007-06-25 10:45:51
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answered by Dyan 4
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There's really not much you can do except for medication. Research shows keeping the mind active, especially in learning new things slows down the progression. But if it's accelerating I'd say it was fear.
My mom had the beginnings of Alzheimer's but we just chalked it up to old age. Then she fell while alone with a broken hip & that sent her into full fledged dementia. Her doc said he saw that often with older patients that became ill or had a heart attack while alone. The more alone they were at the time the more severe the exceleration.
I know the feeling well of helplessness & with the problems of the past adding guilt to the mix as well. Forgive him & learn to forgive yourself. Then just do the best you can by him now.
2007-06-25 17:05:05
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answered by syllylou77 5
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It seams to be worse the more medicine u take. I am 76 and had 2 heart bypasses and am here by trying to get back on my feet and do something.I worked for NASA and was pretty sharp the medicine affected my short time memory and thought I was about to loose it. My wife was pretty sharp and got me on track and I am doing well. This answering helps me a lot.
2007-06-25 17:35:34
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answered by JOHNNIE B 7
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Unfortunately there's not much that can be done to slow Alzheimer's Lois. I think the only real thing that you can do is to try to keep the patients mind as active as possible through a series of exercises.
I feel for you, but I don' think that much can be done.
2007-06-25 17:45:06
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answered by Anonymous
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be there and mend the fence, let him know that you love him even though you've had your differences.
do what you can to ease the pain. but most of all just being there makes a difference. pray that he does NOT suffer when his time comes and never question God about his plan.
BEST of wishes to you.
2007-06-25 17:43:01
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answered by TA 3
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i dont knw that is a good ques. u should ask a doc i guess
2007-06-25 17:38:18
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answered by Anonymous
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