Bob DeMarco

"Thanks Carole." - Bob DeMarco

"You might also find this article of interest. Alzheimer's | Dementia | Patients Lose Their Sense of Time http://www.alzheimersreadingro..." - Bob DeMarco

"Hi Lynne. When you say scan, do you mean a CT scan? If so that won't get to the problem. She needs an MRI or Pet Scan. The advice below is excellent. Get a referral to a neurologist who is very experienced with dementia, its symptoms and causes. And, who knows how to run a battery of tests, not just paper tests. Also see: http://www.alzheimersreadingro... http://www.alzheimersreadingro..." - Bob DeMarco

"The resveratrol being used in clinical trials is not available." - Bob DeMarco

"You might want to check with the Alzheimer's Association Help Line." - Bob DeMarco

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"Great comment, thanks." - Bob DeMarco

"My mother hand already passed the moderate stage when we started using the parrot. She had already been admitted to the Dimebon clinical trial for patients with moderate to severe dementia. I do agree with you. I wished I had discovered the parrot and how well he worked - sooner. I say that because I could actually take a nap or do nothing while Dotty was with Harvey." - Bob DeMarco

"Great name. I tried a couple of times to get someone in Australia to offer the parrot. I really can't understand why someone doesn't." - Bob DeMarco

"More than 600 readers of the Alzheimer's Reading Room bought this parrot, and this is the first complaint. Did you buy the one from Gemmy? They are very reputable." - Bob DeMarco

"Dotty would eat the food in order of what she liked best ... mashed potatoes first, vegetables last" - Bob DeMarco

"Amazingly, she could go in, not out. Maybe it was just a pattern. As soon as I took her hand she just walked right out. On the other hand, when she had to step off a curb it took a while. It must have looked like the gran canyon to her. She would step with trepidation." - Bob DeMarco

"The problem was from blue to white. I think the white was about depth perception. Maybe it looked like a big step down or an empty space. Most likely perception. One funny thing. When we were out in parking lots Dotty would also pick up loose change. She could see on black for sure. I never noticed the coins. But she always did." - Bob DeMarco

"Good insight. My mother would stop dead in her tracks once she reached the door out of her bedroom. She had to step from blue to white. Everyday, stopped and called out, I'm awake you know. If I didn't move to get her quickly she would say, Bobby where are you?, and just stood there. Interestingly, she did not have a problem walking into the bedroom, going from white to blue. Bob DeMarco AlzheimersReadingRoom.com" - Bob DeMarco

"Here is a link to Carole's article on the book http://goo.gl/mZCeiS" - Bob DeMarco

"Lori, thanks for commenting and sharing your insight." - Bob DeMarco

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"Drink up." - Bob DeMarco

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"You sound to me like you are one loving, caring, caregiver. I enjoyed reading your comment. I know first hand how difficult it can be. Thanks for sharing. God bless." - Bob DeMarco

"Thanks Christine, I know from experience it is not easy." - Bob DeMarco

"Yes I used the music channels also, really helped improve behavior and attitude. You can't miss if they start singing." - Bob DeMarco

"The only thing I can suggest is to sit down with others and brainstorm. Where is the least likely place we might find the jewelry? It must be under something somewhere and you can sit it without digging. Or maybe its in the freezer. Let us know if you do find it." - Bob DeMarco

"On the money issue here is what I did. I found a gold box. I put the box in the top drawer of my mother's bureau in her bedroom. Every time she said I have no money I said hold on let me look in the gold box. Went and got the box and showed it to her with the money in it. I told her where we kept it. This worked over time. My mother would carry around big pocketfuls of change. Bring it out, look at it, count it. When we were out she would offer to pay with her change. Both seemed to keep her happy." - Bob DeMarco

"I knew where you meant. :>)" - Bob DeMarco

"Of course we were a customer. Dotty and I also went to Gold's gym over there. Thanks for sharing. As you might guess, I have a lot more lost and found stories." - Bob DeMarco

"Jay, to be honest I out this up for informational purposes only. As I am sure you know, I agree with you one hundred percent. I remember when we were paying over $250 a month for Aricept. You can now buy the generic, Donepezil, for about $100 a Year. I am very excited about the generic Namenda in 2015. By 2016, you should be able to buy the combination therapy for about $200 a year in the generic form." - Bob DeMarco