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Delirium, Dementia & Other Cognitive Disorders

Are you you worried you may have dementia, or have you recently been diagnosed? Or is a loved-one dealing with delirium, Dementia, and other cognitive disorders? You can ask questions, look for info and discuss coping mechanisms here.

Can you have pseudodementia for 7 years that is progressive?

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Hi, my name is Kristin. I have a question about my dementia. In 2004 I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder (resolved now), hypothyroidism, MRSA Staph and mini-strokes from migraines of the basal artery. I had a neuropsych evaluation done in 2005 that said my dementia was from PTSD and...

by User avatar cnskris

herbs for dementia

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My grandmother is 86. Up until recently, she was still very active and did many things, including activities round the house. She was extremely involved in the lives of everyone in her family. My grandmother has always been a lovely and kind person. You can imagine how shocked we all were when she...

by User avatar josee2018171490

best drug for dementia

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My mother is 82 years old and in the beginning stages of dementia. I am very worried about her, but she still has lots of energy and has not lost the will to live. It is difficult to see that her mind can't keep up any more. I think there might be some drugs to help her. What do others think? What...

by User avatar aguistin1901170475

New company creats interactive remote control programs for dementia

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Hi, Take a look at Memory Programs. They are remote control television activity games that engage individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of Dementia. Staff observations in care facilities are showing less wandering, better behaviors, and a more productive environments for nursing...

by User avatar Guest

loss of appitite in care homes for the elderly

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Hi, I am a chef manager in a care home for dementia patients and am alarmed by four consecutive months of weight loss amongst some of them. We supply three hot meals per day with multiple choices, finger snacks ( sausage rolls, pizza fingers, cakes, fruit, sandwiches, quiche, chicken dippers,...

by User avatar jamiehenshall55

Does dementia cause nerve damage

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My 50 years old sister has AD and dementia and undergone an AKA amputaion. Vascular doctors said that she has a " momyfied" legs for a period of time and the main nerve is dead. Does dementia cause nerve damage ? thanks and God bless those who suffer such a thing

by User avatar yacoub156570

natural cure dementia

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When my grandfather died, he was demented. I am afraid the same destiny can be for my father. He is 67 years old and he has begun forgetting things. In the beginning those were the little things, but I am afraid this can get serious in the future. Is there any natural cure for dementia or not?

by User avatar billy_154165154165

life expectancy for vascular dementia

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My friend's mom, who is in her late seventies, just received her diagnosis of vascular dementia, something that doctors already suspected for a while. At the moment, she is still quite with it on occasions, but they expect that she will deteriorate very soon. I think vascular dementia is caused by...

by User avatar gabe1156148528

What are the symptoms of alcohol-induced dementia?

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Hello! My uncle has always drunk a lot. I don’t remember seeing him sober in the last ten years. At first it was funny, especially when I was a child, since he used to tell funny stories and songs. But, as the time passed his condition became serious. Since he lives alone I am afraid he will...

by User avatar blanche124553232

Elderly in a care home with dementia

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Hello, i was wondering if someone could please advise me? I presently work in a care home with the elderly that suffer with Dementia. My role is called Activies. But im running out of ideas. We have a mini bus that we have full use of and a few members of astaff at hand to help. I need ideas of...

by User avatar K.C140290