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We got good news! The neuropsych exam did show evidence of something neurological going on - but the results were NOT consistent with Alzheimer's! Yeah! He said there was enough difference between the right sided and left sided brain functions that he believes it is more likely to be from a seizure disorder in that part of the brain - or possibly damage from a silent stroke. We are now referred back to the neurologist. He said he would expect the decline to be more "across the board" if it was AD. He said it doesn't mean that he won't develop AD at a later point - but he doesn't think that is the current problem. He addressed the need for psychiatric assessment because of the evidence of depression, antisocial personality traits, intermittent explosive disorder, etc. I think hubby may see a pyschiatrist and see if they can work with meds to make some positive difference in that. That would be a wonderful outcome of all this. And for those of you who remember his "aluminum foil hat" stunt, the guy giving us the results said "none of this is based on your hat; we did know you were joking and we had a laugh about it after you left". It was interesting to read the 5 page report. I am really happy they didn't say the results were all normal - because I would have still worried about AD because I know SOMETHING isn't normal. So for them to acknowledge there is something neurological going on - but they don't think it is AD was about the best I could have hoped for. I plan to stick around to learn what I can - since he does have the genetic markers and family history - but at least I can stop panicking. I appreciate so much your support. I will keep praying for all of you. Hugs, N2E