Here is the URL to a really interesting Boston Globe Article about theories
on the possible causes of AD.
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2005/03/29/mind_mystery/

THIS IS WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT
It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, when an elderly gentleman in
his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he
was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took  his vital signs

I really hadn't thought of it. For months now I have just been asking
questions and trying to learn about alzheimers, but you are right,
perhaps I do have something to share.
One of you said today that if there was anything good to remember in

Anybody know how to get urine out of my favorite recliner? Or better yet, some way to keep the depends on? I know, I know, all the things that "don't work". This is so not fun. I am pinning some waterproof covers over the chairs now that the horse is already out of the barn.

I thought it might be time to mention a bit about Ida for those who have
been following our story.   Strangely enough they stopped the pain meds they
started a while ago, because she hasn't been in pain, fortunately.
But she is beginning to turn a bit yellow again, and her abdomen ...

Heres the link to the images i took at the weekend, i picked Arthur up Sat
after granddad had him for the night.
Anett is off to Wales for a few days, she spent a few days here with me and
we had a nice time, i guess the time alone with give me time to think and

Hi group,
My father (who lives in the UK) has had AD for about 3 years and has
recently started taking the anti-psychotic Seroquel (active ingredient
Quetiapine) at 25 mg a day.

My mom got mad at me while ago cause she asked me if I thought I was
younger than her....I got silent and didnt say anything....this is
something new altogether and it took me aback so I quietly said well
yeah since you are my mom obviously you are older...and I kinda laughed

Computer test accurately detects early Alzheimer's
Last Updated: 2005-03-21 17:00:22 -0400 (Reuters Health)
By Karla Gale
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have developed a more accurate

My father has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  For a couple of years
we (his family) all knew it was happening but saw no reason to involve
doctors because it would subject him to unnecessary stress ( we felt
that little could be done that would actually  help)..  Things however

We got to try out Mom's new bathtub chair today and it worked great! :-)
She's had another one through home health care for sometime now. It sat
completely in the tub and I or a lady from home health care or the both
of us would have to help Mom as she got in the bathtub and sat ...

Not been here for a while, had so many things to sort out i forgot all about
it!
Anyway hes doing well, i havent noticed anything differant in him, i
actually foned me real dad, his son and said we ought to bury the hatchet

Well,that's what I did for a bit late this evening! LoL The lady from
home health came at about 1:00pm & then I got off to town late at 1:30
or so. She was supposed to leave at 3:30. So I got in a rush. Drove to
town,mailed a letter at the post office,picked up my little cigars at

Just checkin in...havent read posts yet but I will...I am doing
okay...mom and dad are well physically...I hate to say it but I have had
to leave mom to her own devices til it gets to the point she cant take
care of herself anymore...in the state I live in no help is availiable

The lady who stays with Mom 16 hours a week,Monday through Thursday,will
not be here today as it's Friday. And as much as I appreciate her coming
and the help we get,still it is sort of nice to be on our own today! LoL
One reason for that is that much of the time I think I have to ...