He had a MRI 5 years ago and a mini mental. The MRI showed deterioration in his brain. A few months later he started weight lifting and exercising and has done so everyday for 5 years. Could a brain regenerate? I'd love to have a new MRI done to see if he has improved but don't think insurance would pay for it. He takes Donepezil 10 mg once a day.
We got this level of exam for my mother completely paid for my Medicare, with regular followups.
If you have a university hospital near you, that might be a place to start.
He should keep up the excellent level of activity. And this is a great lesson to everyone - get active and stay active!!!
I know that it motivates me, and gives me more energy. Just don't work out before bedtime.
And it also gives him something to look forward to, a very worthwhile goal. That's important in and of itself.
Congratulations to your husband for taking control of his life.
Don't fix what isn't broken. Kudos to DH for taking care of himself this way.
Wishing you all the best
My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 83 years & 8 months, and died at 87 years & 2 months. Three years and six months, but I reckon Mom had the disease much longer but I never picked up on It.
The fact that Your Husband began excercising and doing weight training has
to be a big help. Be sure to get that MRI done even is you need to pay for It Yourself, and encourage Your Husband to keep up with the training.
Good Luck Lizzyo and be sure to come back to let All of know how Your Husband is getting on.