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Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia Frequently Asked Questions -- and Answers
(All answers apply to women and men, but given in the masculine form)
  1. What symptoms are common with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia?
    Answers:
    1. In the early stages he may forget where he left his glasses, keys or a special event like a family party. Don’t think it’s just a senior moment. 
    2. Then, as the disease progresses confusion results. He may have difficulty making change for $1.00, and problems answering questions, recalling his phone number or address. He may rarely talk to anyone.
    3. Frustration increases and may result in anger as he tries to balance a checkbook or perform other tasks without remembering how to do it.
    4. Difficulty making decisions. Your help: “I’m having Chicken strips, what would you like?” He won’t have to think about it and will have the same thing. Keep things simple as possible.
    5. More memory loss and depression. He may not remember family members or close friends names. You must not leave them alone. He can get disoriented and lost -- just going out to get the newspaper.
    6. Personality changes: Uncooperative, refusal to his brush teeth, bathe or change clothes. Don’t argue. Anger, cursing, and violence may erupt. When he’s in bed, put dirty things in laundry and lay out clean ones. Don’t ask for decisions: “Which shirt?” Limit his wardrobe. 
    7. Then, the serious stage starts with inability to feed himself, bathe, get dressed, and unsteady walking requires help using the toilet. At this time you may not be able to lift or care for him at home. James Balch, MD & Mark Stengler, N.D. “Prescription for Natural Cures,” 2004; Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Guide,” 2002. 

       
  2. What can I do to encourage my loved one to get out bed?
    Answer:
    Find something he always enjoyed. I found our local Senior Center was the answer to making new friends for me. They were very understanding with his memory problems. Plus, they played Bingo a lot. Bill didn’t remember how to play, but I helped him find the numbers etc. He was so happy when he won! The Center served lunch and he enjoyed eating there!

  3. He is losing weight. He says he isn’t hungry, what should I do?
    Answer:
    Fixing his favorite foods will often work. Don’t worry about calories, just give him smaller portions. Sit beside him and eat too. Sometimes Bill didn’t want to eat, but I found that he LIKED to eat out! I would say “Honey, hop up and let’s go down to Arby’s for lunch (or breakfast).” It worked every time. I made it easy for him, and he always chose the same thing I selected.

  4. If a doctor questions him and he doesn’t reply or his answers are wrong…can I answer for him?
    Answer:
    Yes! You are the caregiver, your help is vital! Confusion can keep him from thinking or talking. He may be disoriented and not know the answers.

  5. The doctors said he can’t drive anymore. He says he’s going to drive anyway. What should I do?
    Answer:
    Hide the car keys. Tell him he’ll be able to drive again as soon as the doctor says okay. Assure him he is getting better. Secretly call the doctor. 

  6. I have been giving him 100mg of Phosphatidylserine (PS) daily for two weeks, but he isn’t improving. Is this normal, or am I just impatient?
    Answer:
    Like prescriptions, PS gel cap supplements take time to get your brain full of it. Some people notice more energy immediately, others can think more clearly in 2 weeks. A lot depends on the stage of degeneration. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease, but there is hope for your loved one! Don’t give up! Read my book “Boost Your Brain Digest.“ Thousands of patients have regained their lost abilities when doctors treated them with PS! It took a few months, but, it happened! 300mg is the minimum amount you should be giving him. Dosage depends on the severity of the disease, according to doctors. James Balch, MD, “Health News-Special Report, Summer 2003, p.7, 9; Sherry Rogers, MD, Ibid, p.2-3; Mark Stengler, ND, “Prescription for Natural Cures,” p.34-38,2004. 

  7. He has trouble swallowing now. I want to keep him on the PS soft gels. What can I do?
    Answer:
    Open the soft gels and stir the contents into his food, or a treat like a milk shake or “Frosty.” Many families are doing this with a loved one who is a nursing home patient. They go there to help feed him at meal time, so they can make sure he gets the PS. An advanced stage takes a larger dosage of PS and more time to see results. Be encouraged! Don’t give up!     Excerpts from Nita Scoggan’s latest book: “Get the Alzheimer’s Answers You Deserve” Publication Date: March 2010

     
Nita Scoggan
Maximum Zone Consulting
P.O. Box 2124
Bedford, IN 47421
 nita.scoggan@gmail.com 
    
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