Do You Have Parents With Alzheimers?

sorry to hear that. first of all it isn't your fault at all. there are supplements you can take that are supposed to be good for your memory. they're getting close to a vaccine that is supposed to help prevent it, so you may be in luck soon! as far as your dad, i'm sure they will give him namenda, aricept, or some other medication that will slow the progress of the disease. try to help him keep his mind active. this is the most important thing and you can definitely be a GREAT help to him in that way. try to ask questions from time to time that jog his memory too. just be very patient with him. it is normal for people to experience depression with alzheimer's and they just want to sit. keep him active and remind him you love him and show it. that is the best thing you can do! i've seen people who keep their mind for quite a long time, years actually before things decline. just keep a positive attitude and try to be strong and keep him going! also, sometimes a person's behavior changes when they have alzheimer's. if it seems bizarre or offensive at any time, just try to redirect his attention to something else and don't get upset. patience is a necessity! good luck to you!