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Is anyone caring for anyone with alcohol dementia???? ANY TIPS,, WOULD BE GREAT.
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Hi I have had many patients in the past .. Isn't it sad! We were given this one chance at life and to alter our mind to get to that point of dementia.. it's just heartbreaking.. I have no tips.. Just treat it as it is. Dementia.. Plain and simple.. Self induced.. A horrible disease alcohol addiction.. Love D
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I have also had many patient with this type of dementia and it is not an easy one to deal with. These folks just seem harder to reason with than others. Take care of yourself as that is the best way for you to take care of your loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Bev
TootsAgain
TootsAgain
I would suggest finding out if the patient is a candidate for ENULOSE. This is actually a laxative but very helpful in ridding the body of toxins when the liver no longer can do so effectively...
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toots i am very interested in hearing more about this.. Do i just go online and read about it? how long does it take to get out and cleanse this liver? Love D
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Lactulose helps too. (also a laxative) It took my husband about a month of taking Lactulose every four hours before he got relatively normal again. I am able to leave him home alone again without worrying so much. Toots is the one who told me about it. I had to ask the doctor for it as they had not even considered giving it to him BUT IT WORKS!!!
TootsAgain
TootsAgain
From WEBMD:

Enulose Oral Uses

This drug is used by mouth or rectally to treat or prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It does not cure the problem, but may help to improve mental status. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by decreasing the amount of ammonia in the blood. It is a man-made sugar solution.

The form of this drug that is taken by mouth may also be used for treating constipation.
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My dad has been sober for 10 months .
So if I understand you all correctly, it wouldnt work if hes sober right?
We went and he took his test I mentioned a week or so ago.
Dementia test. It was about 4 hours long.
I am just worried that they wont get accurate info, because he fabricates things. But I am curious to see what they come up with.
I think he also has wernicke-korsakoff syndrome. Do any of you know about that???
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