Anyone here have Alzheimer's?

[T6]

no one on my family that i know of has suffered alzheimer so not that worried, still a possibility for me but a very small one

i'm more concerned about other mental problems that i really could have  

[Xenaflux]

i'm more concerned about other mental problems that i really could have

Such as................Dementia ? Being a Linux user ? Getting caught by Windows 8 ?

[Nok]

i'm more concerned about other mental problems that i really could have  

I've read a lot of your posts. I think you are right to be concerned.  

[T6]

i'm more concerned about other mental problems that i really could have

Such as................Dementia ? Being a Linux user ? Getting caught by Windows 8 ?

yes, i am aware of the situation, post count doesn't help either 

i'm more concerned about other mental problems that i really could have

Such as................Dementia ? Being a Linux user ? Getting caught by Windows 8 ?

both are concerns, i know that i will have to fix windows 8 machines, sucks to be me 

[Meemaw]

As long as you are using your brain (reading, working puzzles, playing challenging games, maybe even packaging software...), I think you have a much better chance of keeping it away.

 Grin Grin

Keep on dreaming.

Well, I've seen too many people who are more affected after they quit reading and challenging their brain.... but you are right, too....  if you are going to get it, there's not really a whole lot you can do...

I saw what it did to my father, and I'll fight it any way I can......
 

[Xenaflux]

post count doesn't help either  

You could start afresh and use 6T  instead of  T6

We would know it's you but your post count would look more sane

 

[Xenaflux]

Well, I've seen too many people who are more affected after they quit reading and challenging their brain.... but you are right, too....  if you are going to get it, there's not really a whole lot you can do...

I saw what it did to my father, and I'll fight it any way I can......
 Undecided

Sure way.

I did not say it doesn't help, just that it doesn't help much.
My neuro is also my student.
She comes 2 hours a week just to improve her English speaking.
We talk about it sometimes.
They try, we try and one day, we win

[T6]

i have been considering that and another option

[Crow]

As long as you are using your brain (reading, working puzzles, playing challenging games, maybe even packaging software...), I think you have a much better chance of keeping it away.

 Grin Grin

Keep on dreaming.

Well, I've seen too many people who are more affected after they quit reading and challenging their brain.... but you are right, too....  if you are going to get it, there's not really a whole lot you can do...

I saw what it did to my father, and I'll fight it any way I can......
 

Somewhere (dementia here) I'd read a research showing that the habit of reading daily delays Alzheimer. I don't know about the "brain gymnastics" but I think it doesn't.

[Meemaw]

As long as you are using your brain (reading, working puzzles, playing challenging games, maybe even packaging software...), I think you have a much better chance of keeping it away.

 Grin Grin

Keep on dreaming.

Well, I've seen too many people who are more affected after they quit reading and challenging their brain.... but you are right, too....  if you are going to get it, there's not really a whole lot you can do...

I saw what it did to my father, and I'll fight it any way I can......
 

Somewhere (dementia here) I'd read a research showing that the habit of reading daily delays Alzheimer. I don't know about the "brain gymnastics" but I think it doesn't.

Maybe not, but I'll try whatever I can......

[Xenaflux]

First of all:
Parkinson-Dementia-Altzheimer and all the related brain malfunctions are different for each and every person.

The only thing we can do is try..............and try again.
I had treatment for about 4 months and I feel 1000 times better now.
I was told to take <Sermion> for a while , and see how it goes.
Right now, I am not taking it anymore, and still feel fine ( most of the times )
A guy I met at the hospital 2 years ago, 6 years younger than me, had his medicine changed 6 or 7 times already. Whatever he takes ( same as mine ) makes him physically sick and mentally depressed.He is intelligent, well educated , loves reading, does math for fun and was a sportsman all his life.
He feels he is loosing the battle. Only 60 years old.
If I just could find a 21 year young girlfriend for him, I am sure she would get him right

Guys, if you are suffering, or are afraid of what may come, Keep trying.
If you are on a medical scheme, consult at least 3 doctors .
Doctors are people too, and each has his own opinion, either professional or personal.

OK, going for that famous 2nd cup of coffee after breakfast 


Note: I said it before. We should have a special forum for us old bags.
The < Kids > have .....a Sandbox
Why can we not have ....a Knittingbox or a Medbox

 

[taelti]

All is well.

[Just17]

Note: I said it before. We should have a special forum for us old bags.
The < Kids > have .....a Sandbox
Why can we not have ....a Knittingbox or a Medbox

     

[sammy2fish]

I'm the youngest of seven.  The oldest last spring died due to Alzheimer's.  He was 58 when he was diagnosed as early stage Alzheimers.

I have noticed... being 58... that the memory ain't what it used to be.  Whoaaaaa... sure hoping this isn't heredity.

[Lone Stranger]

I'm the youngest of seven.  The oldest last spring died due to Alzheimer's.  He was 58 when he was diagnosed as early stage Alzheimers.

I have noticed... being 58... that the memory ain't what it used to be.  Whoaaaaa... sure hoping this isn't heredity.

It isn't necessarily hereditary.  I know someone who has advanced Alzheimer's since he was in his 60s.  His father is still around and of sharp mind but is absolutely devastated seeing his son this way.