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Author: SpuddieSpuddie Date: Oct 3, 2007 15:43
On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:29:29 +0100 a frosted mini-wheat with ears named
robrait+news@ gmail.com (Rob) uttered these words for the care and
benefit of our readers: >Baz yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>>> On Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:29:06 GMT, "Harry Keane"
>> blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> >>>However, a relative who was discussing her mother's Alzheimer's prognosis
>>>with a consultant, and questioning the possibility of her being prescribed
>>>Arecept, was told that 6 cups of expresso would give the same therapeutic
>>>effect as a standard daily dose of Arecept. So, in an attempt to retain my
>>>faculties for as long as possible[1], I'm persisting with the expresso.
>>
>> Aricept works well to slow the process and stop the person from
>> becoming agitated. I have 2 clients on it. I've witness the before and
>> after. It does seem to keep them awake though.hmmmm
>
>Aricept worked well for my Dad, for a couple of years anyway. However,
>once it stopped working he went downhill very quickly and went from
>being able to (sort-of) look after himself in a sheltered housing flat
>to needing 24/7 care in a specialised Nursing Home in a matter of
>months. I'm very grateful for those couple of years that Aricept gave
>us.
Ditto here. I think my dad probably started taking it too late, as he
was already fairly confused when the doctor prescribed it for him, but
it did seem to stall the progression of things for about 2 years and
kept him at home with my mother for a bit longer than he would've been
otherwise, I'm sure.
Cheryl
~~~The status quo always sucks.~~~ (George Carlin)
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