Hi,
I am a pretty regular poster; mom is 86, middle stage and totally functional living with my brothers one month at a time (they take turns). Everything going okay. I have been reading about B12 and Alzheimer's and want to give mom a supplement - supposedly B12 deficiency can cause alzheimer's symptoms or improve alzheimer's symptoms. The doctor says her B12 is okay but I also found out that the blood test is not an accurate measure - mom takes centrum, vit. E, Vit. C, calcium and medications including aricept. What do you think about adding B12 and Zinc? Funny thing is, I feel guilty if I don't try everything I can to help her. If something happens to her before I try everything I tend to blame myself and the guilt pours in. I am also trying to have her gain some weight - my sister in law says she is working on doing it and feeding her smaller meals more often during the day. Any input would be helpful. I just want to know I am doing everything to help her and don't want to leave anything out. thanks, maryann