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What Treatment And Medicines Should Be Taken For An 83 Year Old Suffering From Alzheimer's ?
My father aged 83 is suffering from Al Zhiemer since last 6 months. Where can I admit him to stay there with an attendant. He is a CGHS beneficiary where we can look for support also from DG of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India, New Delhi. He is a confirmed Alzheimer, and taking medicine Ideox 45 mg + Methycobal + neurotone forge and Aten 50 + Ecospin 75 for blood presssure on daily basis. Suggest change of medicine if necessary.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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see if u have got a confirmed diagnosis ...then i would suggest that place for them is care at home ...as the patient has decreased brain cortical functions .....and he can be best helped by family membrs
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