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I can answer questions about caring for someone with AD, and I can offer links to research and medical information about the disease.

Experience in the area

My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago. My husband and I live with my parents and help my mother take care of Dad.

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Eurasianet.org

Education/Credentials

I have a Masters Degree in Public Health.

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Recent Answers from Alanna Shaikh

2009-11-10 husband:

Dear Margaret, I am sorry you are coping with this very difficult situation. Changing the time of day your husband gets his medicines might help his mood. The type of anti-depressant can also make a

2009-11-09 Traveling for Alzheimer's Patient:

I can't find any site that specifically talks about the medical impact of travel on Alzheimer's, but a web search will turn up any number of references to people with Alzheimer's traveling happily with

2009-11-09 Traveling for Alzheimer's Patient:

Dear Loretta, I don't know of any kind of medical reason for this travel restriction. However, I can also see reasons for concern. Travel and changes in location can be very difficult for people with

2009-09-07 Mixed Dementia:

Dear Joyce, I am so sorry that you have to deal with this difficult situation. You are correct that this kind of toilet confusion is a common symptom of dementia. You may be able to help your husband

2009-03-24 sleeping:

Dear Liz, It sounds like you are doing everything right with the restless sleep and urination. I am glad things are a bit better. I'm not a doctor, so I can't really comment usefully on the Ebixa

 

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