Dad so much better now taking Donepezil

[ukwanderer]

Thought I'd post good news for a change
Just over 2 weeks ago my 88 year old father who has mid-stage Alzheimers started taking Donepezil. Apart from making him sleepy (nods off in the time it takes me to walk into the kitchen & turn on the kettle), we've had no side-effects.
The change in him is amazing - alert, rarely searching for words, sense of humour pretty much as it's always been, short term memory vastly improved. I am so happy.

 

[irismary]

That is really good to hear - so pleased. Best wishes x

 

[supertrooper]

Yes I am smiling sooooo good to hear.

Does he have a B12 jab as well? Only interested because some people say they notice a marked change too in the person having this i.e more alert, less confused etc.

 

[ukwanderer]

Yes I am smiling sooooo good to hear.

Does he have a B12 jab as well? Only interested because some people say they notice a marked change too in the person having this i.e more alert, less confused etc.

No - he's never had a B12 jab, but my nan had pernicious anaemia & used to improve dramatically after her jab.

Thanks to all for kind comments

 

[CeliaW]

What a lovely post to read UKwanderer, thank you for sharing your good news and I hope your dad continues to do well and you can share lots of good times (and good humour!) with him in the times ahead.

Take care

 

[Tin]

That's great news. Hoping to post similar in next week or two. About to start mum on Memantine.

 

[velocity]

Dad so much better nowtaking Donepezil

Donepezil has helped my Mum too, it has helped so much with confusion, although Paranoia still seems to be present. xx

 

[ukwanderer]

Thank you all for your kind words - & I hope the medication has a good effect on the lady who is about to start taking it

 

[ukwanderer]

Even more good news

Donepezil still working wonders, carers we have now are brilliant, felt so confident I booked a week in Corfu (leaving carers in charge, & my partner at our house to pop over to see dad, get the shopping etc for him.

Went on hols alone (there's a first time for everything), relaxed for a week floating in an empty pool / sea, having meals cooked for me. Wonderful!

And guess what? No problems in UK at all. Am thinking of doing it again later in the year - you wouldn't believe how much better I feel for the break.

Am now waiting for start date for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for dad.

 

[jknight]

Donepezil still working wonders, carers we have now are brilliant, felt so confident I booked a week in Corfu (leaving carers in charge, & my partner at our house to pop over to see dad, get the shopping etc for him.

Went on hols alone (there's a first time for everything), relaxed for a week floating in an empty pool / sea, having meals cooked for me. Wonderful!

And guess what? No problems in UK at all. Am thinking of doing it again later in the year - you wouldn't believe how much better I feel for the break.

Am now waiting for start date for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for dad.

Glad you had a good time. Can't leave my mum despite having carers. Trust my husband 100% but still wouldn't feel right leaving him with my responsibility (and I would hate to holiday without him!!)