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Dealing with senile dementia

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ruggeddriver2 ruggeddriver2 MemberOP
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#1 ·
My father has been diagnosed with senile dementia, and I’m trying to learn more about this condition and the standard treatments available. Right now, he's on a regimen of Prazina and Advil in granule form, but I have a feeling it isn't doing much for him. He still deals with frequent bouts of pain and periods of restlessness quite often...
ruggeddriver2 ruggeddriver2 MemberOP
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joined Jul 2009
#2 ·
It seems impossible that I haven't received a single response.
Sam Hall15 Sam Hall15 Active Member
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#3 ·
Why Advil? There isn't really any causal treatment involved; it all just boils down to managing symptoms. What kind of issues is he dealing with?
ruggeddriver2 ruggeddriver2 MemberOP
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#4 ·
He was given some Advil to help manage the pain. He's also had a feeding tube put in since he can't swallow right now. On top of that, they've started him on Haldol and Cogentin.
ruggeddriver2 ruggeddriver2 MemberOP
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#5 ·
Is anyone actually going to say anything about this nasty illness, or are we all just staying quiet? 😂

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