In order for the doctor to get a clear view of your colon, you will need to complete a bowel prep before your colonoscopy. The type of bowel prep varies depending on your doctor, so be sure to ask them what kinds they offer, as you may have a choice.
1 Be sure to explain that Alzheimer's disease is a medical condition and not a psychological or emotional disorder or contagious virus. 2  Use this as an opportunity to educate them about dementia. 3  Offer information about the disease and its symptoms. Be sure to explain that Alzheimer's disease is a medical condition and not a psychological or emotional disorder or contagious virus. 2  Use this as an opportunity to educate them about dementia. 3  Offer information about the disease and its symptoms.
About 80% of patients with Alzheimer's disease are cared for at home by family members, who often lack adequate support, finances, or training for this difficult job. Few diseases disrupt patients and their families so completely or for so long a period of time as Alzheimer's.