Hi Norfolklass
John is 73, was diagnosed when he was 66. He started on a low dose and gradually built up to the maximum. He has been on that ever since.
He had no side effects, and the effect has been amazing. I noticed an improvement in his mood and confidence from the first week. I haven't had any temper or behavioural problems, but that could be because he is a very calm, gentle person (unlike his volatile wife).
His decline has been very gradual, and although we had a spell of double incontinence last year when he picked up the Norwark virus, he is now fully continent again during the day, and mainly at night.
He's very fit physically, and walks the dog twice a day, once with me and once on his own.
He's done remarkably well, even the consultant is surprised. How much of that is down to the drug, no-one can tell, but I'm so grateful he was prescribed it from the start.
In your place I would be prepared to give Reminyl a good try, but watch out for the side effects.
Good luck,