[CaptainChaos]

Hello. My name is Jill. My father is in the early stages of Alzheimer's. I also believe my mother is in some form of mental decline as well but she is a long way from admitting it. I am trying to learn everything that I can as fast as I can about Dementia so that I can be a proper caregiver. My father's grandmother died from Alzheimer's....only relative on my Dad's side who didn't die from the big C. I was always sure my dad would get Cancer like every one of his closest relatives....especially since he smokes like both his parents...either way I am just at a loss. I have no idea how to help him, he gets so depressed and frustrated with himself...and nothing I can say or do makes it better...

[kiwi33]

Hi Jill

Welcome to Neurotalk though I am sorry it is under circumstances which may be hard for you.

I know something about the biology of some of the dementias and also helped to support my mother-in-law when she was at the end-stage of Alzheimer's Disease

Please feel free to contact me here if you think there is any way I may be able to help.

With care.

[Kitt]

Welcome CaptainChaos. I cannot help but others may be able to.

Kitt

[agate]

Welcome, Jill!

It's too bad that you have these big worries. Alzheimer's is a sad disease. A dear friend of mine developed Alzheimer's.

Maybe your dad can stop smoking. That would surely be helpful.

I come from a family of heavy smokers but many did quit late in life.

I hope that you'll find some useful information here.