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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.

What would be the most effective therapy for dementia?

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My father is 65 years old and he has been suffering from the senile dementia. He had angina pectoris for a long time and high blood pressure too. He started to forget things and to neglect himself. Tell me, what would be the most effective therapy for dementia? I need some advice please…

by User avatar errol173472189

dementia and delirium-old father

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Hi, maybe somebody could clear up some things for me. My father is 71 years old. A few months ago he had a heart surgery. After the surgery he was confused, disoriented and he has experience the memory loss, not total but he has some holes in memory. The doctor says he has dementia and delirium in...

by User avatar chen31038

Do you know of any alternative methods for dealing with dementia?

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Hello, my father is 67 years old and I get so depressed when I start thinking about his mental state. It seems like he is slowly loosing his touch with reality and I just don’t know if anything can be done. He uses some medications but do you know of any alternative methods for dealing with...

by User avatar aurie19560522

My father is diagnosed with dementia ? how should I deal with it?

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Hello, my father is 67 years old and I am afraid that he is slowly slipping away from me. He has been diagnosed with dementia and I am afraid that I just don’t know how to deal with it. I can’t help him, and sometimes I feel as if I am the one who needs help. What can I do? Is there...

by User avatar blondell198064387

Is giving any kind of task to dementia patient impossible?

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Hello, my mother is 68 years old and she has just been diagnosed with senile dementia. I was given the basic info about this condition and I have to say that it all made me very sad. But, I guess I will have to learn to live with all changes she will go through. Anyway, is giving any kind of task to...

by User avatar Guest

People Who Have Folate Deficiency Have Increased Risk Of Developing Dementia

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Research found that older people who have folate deficiency have increased risk of developing dementia. Study involved about five hundred people in research and followed their condition over two years. People involved in research were older than 65 years. Experts conducted a test to find out if...

by User avatar Heidi Miller, LDN

How to deal with wandering situations in dementia?

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My grandfather is 77 years old and he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The condition is far from the early stage, which means that he is demented from time to time. He cannot take care of himself any more, he wanders from time to time and the only thing he remembers is past long gone. Tell,...

by User avatar lillis36233

Could childhood mental ability be related to dementia?

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I have a question regarding late onset dementia. My son is 6 years old and unfortunately, he is not progressive as other kids of his age. He does not play much with them, and because of all that I am very worried for him. Could childhood mental ability be related to dementia?

by User avatar moria54953698

Is ginko biloba good for stoping memory losses in dementia cases?

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Hello! I have heard that ginko biloba is good for stoping memory losses in dementia cases. I want to know if this claim is true or false. This is very important to e because my mother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and I will do anything which would improve her condition. Thank you!

by User avatar ulla51973

Does any kind of treatment helps with senile dementia?

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My mother is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. She is 67 years old and first problems occurred with her menopause. It started with slight memory loss and few depression episodes. Afterwards, situation complicated and finally she was diagnosed with senile dementia. Does any kind of treatment...

by User avatar Guest