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Mom started not tolerating memantine (a drug to slow alzheimer' s progression). What do they replace it with? Or do they just stop giving it as that seems to be the case. Drug has known side effects which Mom is now experiencing.
I would take her off of it. The benefits which are minimal at best are not worth all the side effects she is having.
I wonder how they gauge and track the success of this medication on actually slowing the progression since they really have no way of saying if she hadn't taken the drug if she would be in the same condition mentally that she is in now on the drug.
I had this very conversation with LO's doctor about Aricept after discontinuing it. Doctor instructed me to restart Aricept and keep a chart of incidents so that we could see if there was improvement or decline when he was again taking the med. LO definitely declined at the about the same rate. It's not entirely scientific with this method, but at least it's a way to observe in a more objective way than the emotional, "Eek! Ack!! He wouldn't have peed on my shoes if he was still taking that memory drug!"
The POA should speak with Mom's doctor regarding possible replacements. Really a medical question, this, and individual to the patient and her care team.
found this on line In the later stages of dementia, medications that help with memory and thinking are less likely to help as much. However, they still may improve symptoms slightly. Most doctors will continue to prescribe them unless:
the side effects are having a negative impact on the person’s health or wellbeing the person can no longer safely take the medication in the way prescribed, even with support from someone else.
My husband was unable to tolerate the first dementia drug (Aricept). He was having audio and visual hallucinations. This drug was stopped and he was placed on another drug which he was able to tolerate. I am not sure if the dementia drugs helped or not as the dementia progressed over time.
firsttimer1, curious if this pill can be taken with a meal or should it be taken separately? I know for myself, I can get an upset stomach if I don't take certain pills with a meal. Or if I take a pill with other medicines that it's not a good mix. Just curious.
When I stopped both Aricept and Namenda for my Dh aunt, her pulse returned to a normal rate. She had taken both for years. Her doc thought they were responsible for the slow advancement of her dementia. I’ve only had the one dementia patient that I cared for so hard for me to know. She will be 98 next month. I can look at videos I made over the years and there is a great difference.
My understanding is that none of these drugs used in patients with Alzheimer's slow the progression of the disease. Rather, they diminish the symptoms, making life easier for the person taking the medication and for others in the life of this person. As the disease progresses, these medications are not effective in reducing the symptoms and so eventually are discontinued. There are differences among the drugs and in the stages of Alzheimer's in which they are used, so it would be worthwhile to ask her doctor if another medication might be tried.
I am just turning 80 and have discussed Alzheier's medications a little with my geriatric psychiatrist. If I eventually have Alzheimer's, the listed side effects, if they occurred, would bother me a lot! My thinking now is that I would rather not take any of these medications, but if my symptoms were causing problems for others, I would want my medical POA to ask if medication could/should be used for me.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I wonder how they gauge and track the success of this medication on actually slowing the progression since they really have no way of saying if she hadn't taken the drug if she would be in the same condition mentally that she is in now on the drug.
after discontinuing it. Doctor instructed me to restart Aricept and keep a chart of incidents so that we could see if there was improvement or decline when he was again taking the med. LO definitely declined at the about the same rate. It's not entirely scientific with this method, but at least it's a way to observe in a more objective way than the emotional, "Eek! Ack!! He wouldn't have peed on my shoes if he was still taking that memory drug!"
In the later stages of dementia, medications that help with memory and thinking are less likely to help as much. However, they still may improve symptoms slightly. Most doctors will continue to prescribe them unless:
the side effects are having a negative impact on the person’s health or wellbeing
the person can no longer safely take the medication in the way prescribed, even with support from someone else.
I am just turning 80 and have discussed Alzheier's medications a little with my geriatric psychiatrist. If I eventually have Alzheimer's, the listed side effects, if they occurred, would bother me a lot! My thinking now is that I would rather not take any of these medications, but if my symptoms were causing problems for others, I would want my medical POA to ask if medication could/should be used for me.