Lars, do you know if Aricept (for Alzhiemers/dementia) really help?
Mom's dosage was increased from 5mgs(which didn't seem effective) to 10mg's. I have read so many positive things, that the med helps slow down the progress of this horrible disease. Then another doc at the re-hab center told me it isn't effective for those having vascular dementia, which past MRI's revealed about my mom.
Her being diabetic and having too high or low readings on her glucose monitor) can lead to her acting a little "off" too. She has so many illness, COPD,Peripheal Vascular disease,CHF,Diabetes,Hypertension (meds have it controlled),Neuropathy,Slight Emphysema, and the list goes on. I never know if it is all really the dementia or combo of all, but just was wondering if Aricept really can help or just a farse. I'm just so overwhelmed and drained, asking many questions, even started up going to caregiver support meetings and Alzheimer support groups, it helps.
Thanks ahead of time, and thanks for listening to my whining.
Sincerely,
Rosanne