What is the best medication for 76 yr diabetic who is showing signs of alzheimer, s that came on quite rapidly(within 1 month)? has forgotten social security number, to which he never has, calling things by different names, i live in as housekeeper but

Alzheimer : Alzheimer disease is a gradual onset, gradually progressing condition. It does not appear within 1 month. Rapid onset suggests other conditions, which can be grouped under the categories of delirium or encephalopathy, and can have causes including stroke, infection, and intoxication. Before medicines can be prescribed, a cause should be diagnosed. Problems like this need to be evaluated by a physician. An internal medicine or family practice doctor is a good start.

Not usual course for: Alzheimer's which is usually gradual, not abrupt. This course could be due to a series of strokes, a prion infection such as cjd, a medication reaction to a new drug, a nutritional/vitamin deficiency, or contact with a new toxin. The diabetes certainly is to be considered in the co-morbidity conundrum. Would not consider alzheimer's meds until the diagnosis is reached.