Question posed by Meanie: Can Alzheimer’s disease cause this to happen?
I know an elderly person who seems to have aphasia (difficulty in understand and articulating language) and this person has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. I am told that the language barrier occurred after surgery on the hip. This surgery happened about a year ago and ever since then the person has appeared to have aphasia. Is it possible that the aphasia is caused by Alzheimer’s disease affecting the part of the brain that controls speech and comprehension?
Most comprehensive answer:
Answer by reneem1954_2000 Are they on some type of pain medications still. I seemed to be more that way since I had surgery on my foot and I dont have ALzheimers. I also have short term memory loss and wonder if I am getting Alzehimers. I will mark your question since I am curious about this too. I bet it is possible for them to.
Question posed by frank s: What would you do if your mother’s side of the family had a history of Alzheimer’s disease?Father’s side none?
Would you want to live a long life and risk getting that disease or try to take care of yourself and maintain good health like getting cancer screenings? As I mentioned, The father’s side of the family has no history of Alzheimer’s.
Best answer:
Answer by knicname I would take care of myself & make sure I exercise to maintain good circulation & normal blood pressure
I would take lots of antioxidants that help your brain:
Omega 3 Fish Oils 1000mg with each meal
Phosphatidylserine: Good for brain energy; memory & cognitive functioning;
Resveratrol 100mg 2X/day: Protects genes in your brain to slow aging
Vinpocetine: Good for memory& brain energy.
Vit B50 Complex
Good Multivitamin/mineral
CO-Q 10- 200mg 2X/day
Question posed by Geena: What are the most current thoughts or theories on the cause of Alzheimer’s Disease?
I’ve looked everywhere but still clueless!
Most detailed answer:
Answer by pioneer Try Googling on Alzheimer’s Disease
Question posed by platform supporter: a friend with Alzheimer’s is certain people are stealing from her?
My friend with the AD diagnosis is hiding things around her house and then forgetting where she put them; she is convinced someone is entering her house and stealing from her. This includes money (last time was 2000 cash!), and objects, including a gun and now she says, a billyclub. WHat she had that for I have no idea. I have searched and searched with her for her money, and found little stacks of it here and there and pointed it out to her–”See, not stolen, just misplaced.” I have no idea what to tell her when she thinks she is being stolen from again and again; I have offered to take her shopping for a safe to bolt to the floor and asked her to keep all her money and things in one or two places ONLY, but she does not listen. I worry, as she has had her locks changed twice in the last two months. Nobody is coming in and stealing; SFAIK, the only people with access to her house are me, a few friends and a cleaning lady.
Does anyone have any advice about what to do?
the friends I mentioned above are her friends, also elderly like her. I seriously doubt they, or anyone, is robbing her. I guess maybe the only person I wonder about is the cleaning lady, but my friend insists she is never near where she keeps her money. I doubt her ability to recall things like that, though.
Any advice is appreciated, especially from anyone with a family member or friend going through the same thing.
Top answer:
Answer by cutiekat11 my g-ma has alzheimers..and she thinks people are coming into the house too…
we just tell her there isnt and dont say anything else cuz she gets upset easy
if we tell her somethings wrong that shes sayinggg
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Question posed by georgia_1234567890: How can you differentiate between dementia and depression?
I think an elderly client of mine might have dementia, but she may just be depressed.
Is there a medical test I could administer to give me a likely diagnosis?
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Answer by alyssa k Dementia and depression are two extremely different things and there are several tests for both to determine wether a patient has either.
There are lots of tests which only require yes/no answers which can be found online which help to diagnose depression… beyond blue is a good website.
For more info on dementia and how it is diagnosed you can visit this website:
Question posed by jojo: Can a fall cause death to an elderly person with Alzheimer’s being in the last stage?
I heard of an elderly lady in the news that that fell and broke her hip then she got a heart attack and died? Can that happen to a person on the last stages of Alzheimer’s if they fall? Can it cause a heart attack?
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Answer by Tim G Any large amount of stress, physical activity or even extreme pain can cause a heart attack in an elderly person. If a senior falls when they are alone, they can panic and that by itself can cause a heart attack in a person whose heart is already weak. A fall most likely won’t cause death by itself though. Alzheimer’s wouldn’t have much do to with the cause of death in such a situation.
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A question asked by soccergal: will smoking out of a soda can cause Alzheimer’s?
tonight some friends and i smoked some weed out of a soda can. i thought it was alright at first, but then i remembered that the can is aluminum, and that aluminum causes Alzheimer’s. im pretty sure we didn’t actually manage to burn the can. this is the first time ive ever smoked out of a soda can or any kind of aluminum. what are the chances that theres aluminum deposits in my lungs now? and does this increase my risk for Alzheimer’s?
thanks
i wouldnt normally use a soda can… it was just our only option at the time
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Answer by ♡electric rhythm♫ this question is beyond retarded.
no, youre not going to get alzheimers disease from doing it one time, and why on earth were you using a soda can? there are so many other things to use for that.
A question asked by pismolady: How can I cope with a parent with alzheimer’s Disease? and Where can I find a upport group?
Mymothjer has Alzheimer’s, and she lives with me full time. She gets stuck in a loop.Asksthe same questions over and over. I could use a support group and family counciling.
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Answer by lisa1cares go to the social services or local health department they will help you find some support and a group you can go to. I know its hard my father has Parkinson’s and having to watch them like this really can break our hearts. good luck take care
