Stages of ALZ

BobinLargo

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.

Iris L.

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

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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

I was diagnosed in 2008 at age 58. I'm still here.

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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.