October 31, 2018 - It has been a rollercoaster ride, since Bob has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We are in the Washington University study, Bob has undergone a lumbar puncture, 2 MRIs and a Pet Scan, blood tests and a sleep study. Bob has not experienced any panic attacks since the last one in April, so that is good. Bob is on Aricept for memory loss and I think it has helped him. The only other new So far I think his progression is very slow. Thank you Lord! What I have noticed is I get asked the same question several times a day. Things I tell him he forgets immediately almost. His driving is still very good but the doctor explained that is a long term memory, so I am thankful for that. I am noticing that he is having some trouble watching tv shows, especially if they jump from present to past, Bob gets confused. We are coping and I just pray that Bob's personality stays intact, he is very laid back and does not argue with...
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