We were briefed by Nanay’s doctor and he pointed out the following:
1. There are two types of patients’s reactions to Alzheimer’s Disease: Aggresive or Passive. Aggresive behavior includes overtalkativeness, defiance and violent reactions while Passive is the exact opposite. Unlike his father, Nanay is passive.
2. There will be an evolution of Nanay’s facial recognition and memory. She will still recognize and remember the people who lives with her inside the household but eventually, we should expect the worst. Time will come when she will also forget us.
3. There will be changes in her daily habits. They will disappear one by one.
4. Her food intake will be lessened day by day until such time when she refuses to eat anymore that we will have no choice but to bring her to the hospital.
5. Her memories of people and places will slowly fade and might be completely erased someday.
6. Her preferences might change. Treat them with respect.
7. Do not force her to go out with you when she declines.
8. Encourage her to do some form of exercise everyday. Her body will deteriorate rapidly when she doesn’t move.
9. Avoid asking her the name of the person in front of her. Better to introduce the person right away.
10. Do not expect the medication to reverse Nanay’s condition. There is still no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease but the meds will hopefully slow down the process.
To be continued . . .
