T:<professional_practitioner> in <location>	

Q:Hi guys. 
 I don't normally hang out on this forum but I need some advice. 
 My dad is displaying some aggression and his personality is starting to change a bit. 
 Both of his moms brothers died of Alzheimer's and his mom (my grandmother) has very advanced Alzheimer's disease. 
 I don't know too much about Alzheimer's but I know that the earlier one begins treatment. 
 The longer they can have without the debilitating symptoms. 
 It is scary to watch my grandmother lose all of her memories and abilities. 
 She doesn't even know her own children. 
 I want my dad to have as long as possible without being crippled by this devastating illnes. 
 Can you recommend <professional_practitioner> in <location> ?What specific tests or procedures were helpful/relevant etc. 
 I know Alzheimer's is difficult to diagnose but having the right care team will make things better. 
 Thanks	
 
A:Welcome to this side of the forum but I'm sorry that your dad seems to be having issues :( This forum doesn't get much traffic but if you are looking for a specialist,  go to <name> 
 This is a peer based website that gives reviews on doctors by speciality and location. 
 Actually Alzheimer's is not too difficult to diagnose but unfortunately when the symptoms are strong enough to warrant an evaluation,  the disease has progressed. 
 But,  yes. 
 early treatment MAY slow down progression. 
 The key is finding the right treatment. 
 Best of luck with your father and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask. 
  



A:Thanks! I'm gonna check that out. 
 I'll also ask my <professional-practitioner> for recommendations but sometimes real references from patients are good tooI'm sure I'll see you at the other side



A:Thanks <name>! I appreciate it and I'm looking into finding a really good <professional_practitioner>. 
 I hope I can find someone who is in an academic setting who can supply us with the most current info. 
  



A:Don't know if you're still checking back here or not,  but I was diagnosed in <date> with alzheimers,  and started immediately on <medication>,  and <time_period> on <medication>. 
 The combination of those two drugs has been an absolute life saver for me. 
 along with the brain exercises I do every day,  and the regimen of vitamins that are said to provide healthy brain cells. 
 I have a website with all the information we've found over <time_period> to help make life better for my husband and myself if you want to check it out. 
 luck you. 
  



A:Thanks! So just a little update, My dad will be seeing <name> at <institution> this week and we will see what he says from there. 
 I hope that I have good news to share very soon. 
 He is most definitely suffering from stress at work and financial stresses etc. 
 however,  his behavior is off. 
 Also,  I noticed his formerly very good sense of smell has diminished I recall reading at some point that smelling is associated with the area of the brain associated with early stages of dementia



A:I'm glad you found a <professional_practitioner> for him. 
 And hopefully he will help and be able to find the cause of your fathers distress. 
 I sincerely hope it's not AD but if in the event it is,  even tho there is no cure,  there are medications to slow the progression. 
  



A:<professional_practitioner> ordered some testing to see if it's AD. 
 <diagnostic_test> and crapload of blood. 
 He also did some <diagnostic_test>
A:How did he do on the <diagnostic_test>?
