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alwaysinasnit

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6. My mother was prescribed Aricept and took it for over a decade. She was diagnosed early

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Fri Mar 19, 2021, 06:08 PM

Mar 2021

(Alzheimer's). In her case, her "descent" was very, very slow and it may have been as a result of taking the Aricept. (She passed away 7 years ago.) One of my older brothers who is having mild cognitive difficulties, is now on Aricept. Of course all of this is anecdotal, but in early stage Alzheimer's, it seems to be very difficult to differentiate it from normal aging degeneration. Regardless, it is still a difficult decision. Given that Alzheimer's seems to run in my family, I am paying a lot more attention to my own situation.

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My doc wants me to see a psychologist [View all] left-of-center2012 Mar 2021 OP

Tough call... Wounded Bear Mar 2021 #1

I would go XanaDUer2 Mar 2021 #2

"...I found them in the linen closet with my towels, etc. Easily explainable (ghosts)." dixiechiken1 Mar 2021 #3

Be aware of anosognosia. If your doctor wants to make the referral for you, I think littlemissmartypants Mar 2021 #4

Like my Dad says,,,, KarenS Mar 2021 #5

My mother was prescribed Aricept and took it for over a decade. She was diagnosed early alwaysinasnit Mar 2021 #6

Alzheimer's is not the only form of dementia. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #7

Are there side effects with Aricept that concern you? If not, why not take it? 3Hotdogs Mar 2021 #8

Yes, and not being funny, I don't remember what left-of-center2012 Mar 2021 #9