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Stages of ALZ

I was diagnosed with ALZ 2 and a half years ago. I know it effects everyone differently. But will you mind sharing how long you have been in the early stage.

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  • Iris L.
    Iris L. Member Posts: 4,454
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    Welcome, Bob.  I don't have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, but my diagnosis is cognitive impairment not otherwise specified.  I follow Best Practices which are helping me.  I joined this board in 2009.  One of the first things I learned about was Best Practices, which are lifestyle habits which an help some PWDs (persons with dementia).


    These habits include:

    --taking medications as prescribed

    --eating the Mediterranean or MIND diet with fruits and vegetables for antioxidants, eating fish and nuts for omegs-3 fats 

    --exercising vigorously to tolerance

    --continue to stimulate the brain

    --continue to socialize.


    Also get restful sleep, avoid stress and consider alternative/complementary therapies if interested.

     

    Also if you do a search, you will find many threads from alz+.  She has AD.  She does not post much now.  Look in the Younger Onset board.


    How are you doing?


    Iris

  • laughing
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    I was diagnosed in 20018 and don't remember anything I was doing 10 minutes before. I set alarms on my phone and wall to the phone to cut it off and do what I typed in the phone (take meds, chores) and have no idea what the alarm is going off for for things I do everyday. ZI cannot add or do basic math and need help with most things. I dress myself but need help if I want to hang a picture or simple things. I don't sleep at nigh; it takes 2 hours to fall asleep and I wake in the middle of the night sometimes not knowing where I am. I have MCI due to ALZ and can't imagine if this is early stage what ALZ will look like later. I lost my job in 2019 due to numerous mistakes and forgetting daily tasks and just started receiving disability. I try to maintain a positive attitude and am fortunate to have a wonderful caregiver husband. It is still hard to believe this is happening but exercise eat right and keep your mind active with brain games is the best advice I can give.
  • TommyT
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    I was diagnosed in 2008 at age 58. I'm still here.
  • laughing
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    You are in such great control of your journey and have a wonderful attitude. I wish I could try CBD oil but my insurance does annual bloodwork and it is terminated for use of cannibis since it is government insurance. Best continual wishes for you.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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