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Patti, Aricept has mixed results - some people do well on it while others don't notice a difference. Our neuro refused to prescribe any dementia drugs for Jamie because he claimed that they cause even more balance issues - so I have no personal experience with that group of meds. Please keep in mind that depression is very common in PD - probably because there are a host of neurotransmitters involved in the disease. It isn't surprising that depression may result as a consequence. Please keep in mind that PD dementia is a lot different than Alzheimer's dementia. Even at the end of his life and despite severe dementia, Jamie still remembered who we were, where he was and what was going on in the world. Just continue to stimulate your husband's brain with puzzles, books and games. Social interaction is also very beneficial. -------- God bless Mary Ann (CG Jamie 68/28 with PD, died 11/20/07) www.bentwillowfarm.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn