Alzheimer's Disease: Ask an Expert - Science and Research http://www.brightfocus.org heimer's Disease: Ask an Expert - Science and Research eberger@brightfocus.org eberger@brightfocus.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.brightfocus.org-10134977 Is there a correlation between aluminum and Alzheimer's? Does coffee drinking increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/is-there-a-correlation-between-a.html Alzheimer's disease: Real Life Question Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:37:13 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-10135511 I read that a neurologist has special tests that can determine if uncharacteristic behavior is due to dementia or some other condition. My husband's neurologist diagnosed my husband with Alzheimer’s disease; however, he did not give him any tests. Are there tests that are routinely given as part of an Alzheimer’s disease evaluation? http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/i-read-that-a-neurologist-has-sp.html Alzheimer's disease: Real Life Question Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:36:48 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-439627795 My mother-in-law has dementia, which was diagnosed about two years ago. She takes Aricept, two Advil PM at bedtime, and melatonin to help her sleep through the night. It doesn't work. She still forgets what she said or asked, and forgets if family members have passed on or not. As her primary caregiver, I work full time while she goes to adult daycare, which picks her up each morning. She wakes up several times at night, gets dressed and waits by the front window watching for the bus at all hours. I've placed brightly colored sticky notes throughout the house, on windows, mirrors, and clocks, saying "Mary: The bus comes at 8 am. What time is it now?" I've placed the notes on the clocks and placed clocks everywhere in the house. She takes the notes down, but still waits by the front window watching for them in the dead of night. Do you have any suggestions on how to keep her from waking up and staying up all night waiting for the bus? We've taken her off any caffeinated drinks, but that http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/my-mother-in-law-has-8.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask An Expert Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:22:08 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-439626723 My partner of 20 years was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. Around 21 years ago, he was also diagnosed with Lewy Body disease. He weighed 212 pounds when first diagnosed, but now he weighs 129 pounds, is totally bed-ridden, and speaks very little. He eats well most of the time and sleeps as soon as he has eaten. Is this normal? He is still taking Namenda, twice daily, one Zoloft 100mg daily, 1/2 of a 10 milligram Norvasc daily, and one K DURx daily. Does the combination of these drugs cause sleepiness? http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/lewy-body-disease-namenda-zoloft-norvasc-kdurx-sleep.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask An Expert Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:17:06 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-439624582 My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease around seven years ago. She is currently living in a nursing home and I noticed lately she has been sleeping more than usual. Last night, while visiting with her, I tried to wake her and she wouldn't wake up. Even the nurse shook her and took her vitals. She was fine, but had a slight fever. I also noticed that her breathing was more rapid than usual. Does this mean she is shutting down? Her medications have been reduced and she still sleeping as if she is in a coma. http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/alzheimers-sleeping-more-unable-to-wake-rapid-breathing.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask An Expert Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:11:18 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-439444018 My wife, who is 59 years old, suffers from severe and rapidly progressing Alzheimer’s disease. From the onset, her eyesight has been compromised. She sees, but can no longer watch the television and walks with great difficulty. Our doctor indicates nothing is wrong with her eyes, but there does appear to be a problem somewhere between her eyes and her brain. I would appreciate any perspective that you have on Alzheimer’s disease and loss of vision. http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/alzheimers-loss-of-vision-relationship.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask An Expert Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:43:26 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-439438220 My father and several aunts had Alzheimer's disease and it concerns me greatly. I understand that some studies are showing the presence of metals in the brain and I've heard we should not be cooking with cast iron. Is that true? If so, what is the best material for cookware? http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/metal-cookware-best-material.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask An Expert Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:19 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-427298251 How long should a patient with Alzheimer's disease continue taking galantamine and Namenda? Is there any time limitation for taking these medications? My father has taken them for more than two years. Thank you for your advice. http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/galantamine-namenda-limit-usefulness.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask an Expert Fri, 03 May 2013 14:05:53 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-427293396 How long does an Alzheimer’s patient live once they stop eating? http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/how-long-alzheimers-stop-eating.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask An Expert Fri, 03 May 2013 13:52:33 -0500 www.brightfocus.org-427291915 Is it ordinary, or possible that a 55-year-old person with early-onset Alzheimer's disease can move from normal cognition and behavior to anger, violence, lack of self-identity or awareness, and then move back to normal again? While in a state of abnormality, is it possible that the person can function effectively (drive a car, make phone calls, etc.) but not understand his own abnormal behavior and that his actions may have paranoid qualities? Thanks for your reply. http://www.brightfocus.org/questions-answers/behavioral-emotional-changes.html Alzheimer's Disease Research: Ask an Expert Fri, 03 May 2013 13:47:26 -0500