High-dose sublingual B12 shown to help with Alzheimer's and other diseases

[Faux pas]

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about a year ago. I pretty much knew she had it, it was just the matter of getting/making her go to the dr for confirmation. I try to keep up with all the 'natural' forms of health and healing, the b12 is a new one on me. This article is from 2006 but it is pretty thorough in explaining dosage, etc. Anybody here know of other natural supplements to try? Thanks.

http://www.regenerativenutrition.com/content.asp?id=492

[LeftishBrit]

1. There is some recent evidence that vitamin B12 helps to reduce brain shrinkage in older people...

http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20080908/vitamin-b12-boasts-brain-benefits

However, I don't know of evidence yet as to whether it actually helps to prevent or slow down cognitive decline. But it might be well be worth bringing it up with the doctor.

I am sorry to hear of your mother's illness and wish her all the best!

[Faux pas]

2. Thank you for your good wishes LeftishBrit, my mom and I

appreciate them. She's already on Aricept (no difference shown after a year) and Namendia for about 4 months. I'm just on the endless search for something, anything that will help.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

3. did you have one of those Aricept starter kits?

I have tried Aricept on my mother twice.

A few years ago, gave it to her, used the starter kit. It made her stomach hurt and
she seemed uncomfortable.

Now her dementia has adavanced. Sometimes she doesn't know my name.

Tried Aricept again. It made her really sick this time, she stopped eating.
Day 3 I stopped giving it too her, and late in the evening she was able to eat again.

I did some checking online, and some elderly don't tolerate it well.
I wish my Mom did. I wish I could help her more.

She takes alot of meds already for various conditions, heart blood pressure, diabetes, severe pain,
so those could be conflicting with the Aricept somehow, even though the doctor saw no conflict.

Good luck to you.

[Faux pas]

5. Yes, she began with the starter kit at 5mg and has been on

10 mg for about a year. The aricept never made her sick, sorry to hear that it made your mom so sick. It's such a horrible feeling to have no way to help and no control over the situation. My heart goes out to you.

So far Mom knows who people are still, but, unless they come up with some stem cell research to help Alzheimer's victims, I know what's in store.

Are you the main caregiver?

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

4. My mom did respond to one thing

she heard from some relatives from back home, and it did spark her a little.
First time she remembered my name in months.

My sister says the elderly need to get some sunlight.

Also, I think they need different people to try talking with them.

Even if you Mom can't hold a conversation, it would help if someone different talks
to her now and then.

Sorry to post so much, but I've been the caregiver for my Mom for years now, and I think about
these things alot.

[Faux pas]

6. I appreciate you taking the time to respond, you didn't post too

'much'. This is all new territory for me, so every little bit of info helps. My mom is at the beginning of her downhill slide. She does take Lexapro to keep her from getting all agitated. That does help. I'm the main caregiver since we live together. We do have a housekeeper/caregiver who comes once a week. Mom really loves her (so do I) so that's a big help and distraction. Do you get time away?