Hi to everyone who gets the chance to read this post, and thanks in anticipation of your help
My husband was diagnosed Alz 2 years ago. He has avoided caffeine for many years, even in tea.
Recently, he seems to have gone downhill. I think he would say his worst symptoms are mega-tiredness (he seems to sleep well, is on memantine which he takes at night), lack of drive, and of course lack of memory which he finds quite draining.
Anyway, I suggested recently he try caffeinated coffee (max 2 cups per day) to give him a lift and sharpen his brain. He seems to have benefitted, but this may also have coincided with a worsening of his symptoms.
Some websites seem to suggest caffeine is best avoided, but frustratingly, so few say why it's a bad idea.
I would love to hear what members knowledge and experiences are - very many thanks
My husband was diagnosed Alz 2 years ago. He has avoided caffeine for many years, even in tea.
Recently, he seems to have gone downhill. I think he would say his worst symptoms are mega-tiredness (he seems to sleep well, is on memantine which he takes at night), lack of drive, and of course lack of memory which he finds quite draining.
Anyway, I suggested recently he try caffeinated coffee (max 2 cups per day) to give him a lift and sharpen his brain. He seems to have benefitted, but this may also have coincided with a worsening of his symptoms.
Some websites seem to suggest caffeine is best avoided, but frustratingly, so few say why it's a bad idea.
I would love to hear what members knowledge and experiences are - very many thanks