Dear Love For Mom,
In careing for someone with AD, one of your most important weapons is a daily journal where you can keep all the drugs that your mom is takeing and how they are effecting or agreeing with her many problems. The information here should be a brief summary of the Drug, what it's given for, side effects, dosage, times of day given, RX'd by who, and effectiveness. Also keep in this journal a daily log of generally how she is doing. And, consult with her physician on a regular basis to raise, lower, or substitute or discontinue any medications deamed appropriate by him/her as to your mom's overall care.
Your mother should be on one of the following for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease:
Aricept, Exelon, or Reminyl
Anti-depressants given when and as necessary are: (But not limited to)
Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil, or Remeron.
Drugs prescribed for agitation and or antipsycotics are also given. Here is a small list of appropriate drugs that are sometimes prescribed in small dosages:
Risperdal (lots of side effects); Zyprexa; Seroquel; Klonopin; or Depakote may also be prescribed.
Also, a mild anti-anxiety agent such as Ativan or BuSpar may be helpful.
The key to treating someone with AD is to keep them functioning as normally as possiable, for as long as possiable. And, of course getting them in a climate that is both safe and non-threatening. Their enviornment should be as non stressful as possiable. Do not mentally tax them by argueing with them or makeing them do what is beyond their level of understanding. (Keep them in their "Comfort Zone" with lots of positive reinforcement.
Hope this helps,
Gizmolove
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