a family member told me that my dh should read books then i should quiz him on what if anything he can remember. he cant remember what he did an hour ago. how can he remeber what he reads?

I don't know but I think it may upset him if he does not remember what he read. If his memory is already bad I doubt that this would help. (just my opinion) But u never know, you can try it.

Hi Sharon,
It seems that any reminders for our Loved Ones, that things are just not right, is very frustrating to them. You may want to try, and see what his reaction is. I wouldn't push it, though. Would he perhaps read a "child's" type of book, then the two of you could talk about it? Not so that it is obvious you are quizzing him.

I really don't think it will improve or prove anything, just add to your reminders of his AD.

I have a friend who had a stroke that has left her with some memory deficits that she was told are not unlike relatively early AD. she is very functional but one of her deficits is that she can read and enjoy a book, know that she read and understood it, be anxious to finish it yet not be able to recall and relate a single thing about it. suspect trying to get him to discuss something he read would as maebee said be a reminder of his AD
good luck

There has been a lot of discussion in the news later about "use it or lose it" with AD, and that doing crossword puzzles, reading, even doing math exercises to exercise the brain will help keep AD away.

However, it seems to me that once you progress to a certain point, this is more frustrating than anything. My DF has a visual form of dementia too, and he cannot "read" anything. His brain is unable to decipher what his brain sees, so this would be impossible for him. Although he is not blind, he cannot comprehend anything he sees.

I am sure your friend means well, but I don't know how realistic it is to try with our LOs. Seems like an idea from someone who doesn't live with or deal directly with an AD patient.

Mother can read the words,,but Mother CRS as soon as she's read them.....I read a paragraph of something that I know Mom likes,,then I discuss it with her gently,,,like,,oh it said to plant this in the shade,,but I think it would be better in part shade part sun,,dont' you agree Mom?,,,,and she does,,and she's happy cause not only have I read a short paragraph,,but I've also told her again what it was I just read,,and I made a suggestion of my thoughts,,,and by my asking her does she agree with what I think about it,,it gives her her dignity,,and makes her feel that her opinion is valid,,correct and appreciated,,even though I've read,,reminded,,given an answer to what I've just read and reminded her about,,,she thinks she is smart to have given me "the answer" to the question!! Peace

I am 54 with eoad/ftd and I can't read any longer. It makes me crazy because I was an avid reader, always had a book going. I just can't focus long enough to hold on to the information. However, like Raven said, my daughter reads slowly to me and we discuss as we go and it helps a great deal! Don't have your loved one read what he can't read or remember! It's VERY frustrating for the person! I, also, got a Nintendo DS machine and I purchased games like Brain Age1 & Brain age2, & My Word Coach. I play them almost daily. There are many games in each box. I find this helps me.

Good Luck

Peace and Hope,