Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 In a message dated 8/10/2006 12:44:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, octoryrose@... writes: Can you put signs on the doors so he can read where they go? If you go into the links section for home safety -- one of the links shows signs that read " STOP " so you can put them on doors that shouldn't be used.. Maybe that same site has signs for names of rooms... Or you can make your own... Wish I had some advice for you regarding the wine. My mother was the same way until finally a doctor thought her dementia was due to the alcohol (this was before the diagnosis of LBD and others). Then she finally quit the daily glass of wine... She couldn't handle it and it made her dementia worse when she had the wine... She kept telling us that the doctors said that a little wine was good -- until the doctor finally said that NO WINE is good for her did she finally listen. I'd suggest having your dad's doctor tell him this -- otherwise he'll always think that 2 oz. is good, (and if 2 oz. is good -- than more should be better...) I'm surprised the doctor thinks this anyway -- especially with your dad having dementia... I can try. I've heard from dr.'s, Cardiologists, the Bible, etc., for years...... that red wine ( 2 oz a day) is VERY good for anyone's heart function, and circulation. I'll just keep hiding the wine, and limiting Dad to 2 ounces a day. :-) G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Can you put signs on the doors so he can read where they go? If you go into the links section for home safety -- one of the links shows signs that read " STOP " so you can put them on doors that shouldn't be used.. Maybe that same site has signs for names of rooms... Or you can make your own... Wish I had some advice for you regarding the wine. My mother was the same way until finally a doctor thought her dementia was due to the alcohol (this was before the diagnosis of LBD and others). Then she finally quit the daily glass of wine... She couldn't handle it and it made her dementia worse when she had the wine... She kept telling us that the doctors said that a little wine was good -- until the doctor finally said that NO WINE is good for her did she finally listen. I'd suggest having your dad's doctor tell him this -- otherwise he'll always think that 2 oz. is good, (and if 2 oz. is good -- than more should be better...) I'm surprised the doctor thinks this anyway -- especially with your dad having dementia... ; loving daughter of Maureen of Boston, MA; finally diagnosed with LBD on 2/06 after also being diagnosed with everything from AD to Vascular Dementia caused by mini strokes to Binswengers...; was victim to rapid decline from Risperidone (or combination of Risperidone with other drugs OR possibly received another " bad drug " when she was observed/tested in a hospital in 10/05); in a NH since 11/05. Update: on antidepressant Celexa, 20mg (still teary, but not as weepy); as of 4/21 on Exelon (a/o 6/28 began following the suggested dosage for LBD); as of 7/1 went on ALA (200 mg) and B1. Visit the LBDCaregivers board on the web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LBDcaregivers/ (See files, suggested links, databases, photos of members, and search previous posts) > > > A few things about Dad, if I may. > Dad will walk to ANY door near him to get where he's going. In other words, if he is in my kitchen (he's been in my house a week now) and wants to go to his bedroom across the house, he will head for the GARAGE door. Or the closet door. It doesn't matter where he is, where he wants to go to, or how many times he has made the " trip " . He will ONLY go to and open the door closest to him! Then other doors, until he or I get him to where he wants to go. > Is it only because he can barely see 3 feet in front of him, or because LBD shuts out his direction memory? He will do it every time, and CANNOT remember or be taught different. > > Also, before we got him out of his own house, where he lived alone, he bought wine by the bottle constantly, and would drink at least 2/3 of a bottle, alone, every evening, 'til he passed out. Dad never drank before LBD started 2 years ago. I call that geriatric alcoholism, when it's done every single day. He has been clean and sober the last 3 months we sons have had control, but he asks for wine DAILY. Usually several times at dinner-time. THe dr. says he can only have 2 ounces of red wine at dinner, for his circulation, MAX ! (Dads meds are so mild, just Mestinon, that 2 oz of red wine won't affect that). > Anyway, I never allow wine where he can find it, or the " 2 oz a day " to be gone over. > > Any thoughts? > > G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 > I can try. I've heard from dr.'s, Cardiologists, the Bible, etc., for years...... that red wine ( 2 oz a day) is VERY good for anyone's heart function, and circulation..< >I'll just keep hiding the wine, and limiting Dad to 2 ounces a day.< In fact, there is a school of thought that says grapes and red grape juice can provide the same, or similar, benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic: " There is some evidence that drinking red wine may reduce the risk of heart disease. But this benefit is most likely due to other factors such as antioxidants called flavonoids found in red wine. Grapes and red grape juice also contain flavonoids. Red wine also contains a substance called resveratrol, which may reduce the risk of blood clots. Resveratrol is found in the skin and seeds of grapes. But it isn't known if grapes provide enough resveratrol to have a significant health benefit. The American Heart Association doesn't recommend that anyone start drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease. If you already drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Keep in mind that drinking too much alcohol can increase the risk of: * High blood pressure * Obesity * Stroke * Cancer In addition, even light drinking can lead to alcohol addiction. " *** <>And according to the American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4422): " Research is being done to find out what the apparent benefits of drinking wine or alcohol in some populations may be due to, including the role of antioxidants, an increase in HDL ( " good " ) cholesterol or anti-clotting properties. Clinical trials of other antioxidants such as vitamin E have not shown any cardio-protective effect. Also, even if they were protective, antioxidants can be obtained from many fruits and vegetables, including red grape juice. The best-known effect of alcohol is a small increase in HDL cholesterol. However, regular physical activity is another effective way to raise HDL cholesterol, and niacin can be prescribed to raise it to a greater degree. Alcohol or some substances such as resveratrol (res-VAIR'ah-trol) found in alcoholic beverages may prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together. That may reduce clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. (Aspirin may help reduce blood clotting in a similar way.) How alcohol or wine affects cardiovascular risk merits further research, but right now the American Heart Association does not recommend drinking wine or any other form of alcohol to gain these potential benefits. The AHA does recommend that to reduce your risk you should talk to your doctor about lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure, controlling your weight, getting enough exercise and following a healthy diet. There is no scientific proof that drinking wine or any other alcoholic beverage can replace these conventional measures. " *** jacqui (from Puget Sound) <> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Well, my mom drank the white wine --- maybe that's the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 What about the sparkling grape juice? There are also alcohol free wines. I have tastes some of these and they aren't too bad. Re: Re: Doors & Wine Make the grape juice more like wine with a little sparkle to it. Add ginger ale, or something to change the flatness of grapejuice. Yet, too much grape juice and you will have a man running to the bathroom all the time. I am sure there is a way to appease that strong desire for a drink, because I feel sure he is hurting. Missing his home, and no wine either? The poor man must really be lost. Imogene In a message dated 8/10/2006 12:57:13 PM Central Daylight Time, jacquiwa@... writes: > I can try. I've heard from dr.'s, Cardiologists, the Bible, etc., for years...... that red wine ( 2 oz a day) is VERY good for anyone's heart function, and circulation.f< >I'll just keep hiding the wine, and limiting Dad to 2 ounces a day.< In fact, there is a school of thought that says grapes and red grape juice can provide the same, or similar, benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic: " There is some evidence that drinking red wine may reduce the risk of heart disease. But this benefit is most likely due to other factors such as antioxidants called flavonoids found in red wine. Grapes and red grape juice also contain flavonoids. Red wine also contains a substance called resveratrol, which may reduce the risk of blood clots. Resveratrol is found in the skin and seeds of grapes. But it isn't known if grapes provide enough resveratrol to have a significant health benefit. The American Heart Association doesn't recommend that anyone start drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease. If you already drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Keep in mind that drinking too much alcohol can increase the risk of: * High blood pressure * Obesity * Stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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