My mum has been diagnosed with mixed dementia, we have an appointment with the memory clinic nurses next week to discuss treatment. The consultant has in the past mentioned donepezil, but having read the possible side effects, I really do not know if this should be the way forward.
Mum lives alone, and I do not live close by and I am worried that she will experience side effects and not realise it.
I think that she is probably more mid dementia than early.
I have already lived through vascular dementia with my dad, and it seems so cruel that having cared for him, she now has this diagnosis.
Has anyone any views or experience on the medication/side effects is it worth taking
Mum lives alone, and I do not live close by and I am worried that she will experience side effects and not realise it.
I think that she is probably more mid dementia than early.
I have already lived through vascular dementia with my dad, and it seems so cruel that having cared for him, she now has this diagnosis.
Has anyone any views or experience on the medication/side effects is it worth taking