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In reply to the discussion: Well my husband has started forgetting his cell phone number, and what year it is...... [View all]MLAA
(18,726 posts)Id suggest a full physical and also, even simultaneously get an appointment with a neurologist. I took my husband for a neurologist appointment about 3 months ago. She did a very simple, straightforward test (the one trump said he aced. Then she extensively checked reflexes. She prescribed a pill that would slow (not stop) the decline. Finally she ordered a brain MRI. The MRI came back normal.
I have no confidence in over the counter memory pill prevogen I think its called. I tried and could not find a single significant scientific study just lots of anecdotal stories. My belief in this environment where an effective pill would be HUGE if it were proven, the fact the company has not released such studies is because I believe they dont like the results.
Finally, Im about to read a book called the Alzheimers Solution. The net of which is diet can prevent maybe even reverse Alzheimers. A quick scan says eliminate animal products and apparently large fish due to mercury is really bad (almost already done recently. My husband has eliminated 95 percent animal products except for occasional tuna sandwich.) Secondly and this is a biggie, SUGAR! Husband loves sugar, so this is going to be very difficult. He has loved sugar for over 80 years.