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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you all. One ApoE3 and one 4[/quote]
You may want to poke around here:
https://forums.apoe4.info/

You need to use discernment because there are some people who are under the spell of a grifter and a lot of posts relate to that, but there is also a lot of helpful information.

Please ignore the people who say "there is nothing you can do." While it is true that medications are limited, there are many QOL focused management strategies that can have a very positive impact. I agree that most neurologists aren't very helpful beyond diagnosis and looking to geriatric psychologists, social workers etc. is what you want to be doing.[/quote]

Different poster. There IS NOTHING you can do unless the person has the self-awareness to know there is an issue and the motivation to do the Gupta stuff. Most of that is better done in advance when you know you have a family history. Many with dementia do not really understand they have an issue or are in denial. Good luck getting those parents to exercise daily, lift weights, eat only whole foods, engage in socially stimulating activity with peers where they have to behave and use social skills, etc. The research is interesting and I do think it makes sense that all those things help, but if you parent doesn't want to do all, the.things you have to figure out your limit. There are brain exercises too, but that is also better done before it's full blown and it's a PITA for someone who doesn't even think he or she has a problem.

Anosognosia is the term for those who have no clue they have dementia. Good luck convincing them to make a lifestyle change when they think they still have a job and are raising kids![/quote]

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