Question by : How do you help a loved one who seems to be getting forgetful and developing dementia seek help?
Very stubborn and denies developing dementia, nearly 80 and forgets conversations we had 15 mins prior to her asking again. She hides things and doesn’t like to shower, I live with her and my son, how do I know when it’s too bad and what do I do? She doesn’t want to go to the doctor abou it, in fact she was extremely offended I even accused her of developing it.

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Answer by Sonshine
I relate to your situation. My father is 82 and is suffering from dementia in California. He forgets what he has told me after a few minutes. Then he repeatedly asks the same question about my son over and over. It is difficult for someone who has brain dysfunction to want to get help. You might have to bring in a home nurse or call an Azheimers Association in your area and ask for advice.

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Alzheimer’s South Africa is the leading provider of support, education, training and information on matters pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in South Africa. Dementia affects the chemistry of the brain, causing loss of memory and intellectual functioning, personality changes and ultimately physical deterioration. Most commonly, dementia is the result of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease affects 4% to 5% of persons at the age of 65, and a staggering 30% of adults at the age of 80. Other triggers include AIDS, Vascular damage and alcohol abuse.

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A question asked by maria: How would you know if your grandmother has Dementia?
What are the actual and detailed symptoms of the early stages, mid and late stages? Is there a cure for Dementia? What kind of foods or supplements are beneficial? Please help!

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Answer by SandwichGeneration
Dementia describes symptoms of many disorders that affect the brain. Symptoms can vary; things like trouble doing familiar things, getting lost, memory loss, a change in personality, are some some of the symptoms. There are other conditions that can have symptoms that are similar to dementia; for example a reaction to a medication or an infection. The only way to know if your grandmother has a dementia is for a doctor to examine her. It sometimes helps if a family members reports symptoms to the doctor.

Dementia
WebMD

http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/dementia-topic-overview

Dementia
MedlinePlus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dementia.html

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Question posed by kchardforever: What is the relation of sepsis, depression and dementia disorder to Pureed diet?
Why do elderly patients with sepsis, depression, and dementia need to have regular pureed consistency on their diet? What is the relationship of this diet to disorder?

Best answer:

Answer by worldisone
these will help stabilise / reduce / control their disorder. digestion is simplified n no pain, hence less trauma

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A recently-published medical journal study indicates a new test exists for detecting memory loss, which could potentially help diagnose early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

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Question by : How long can one live with Alzheimer’s Disease?
My grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease last summer, when he noticed he had trouble remembering some things. How much longer will he live for?

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Answer by Captain Sterlbean
I don’t think Alzheimer’s changes the lifespan of a person. My friend’s grandmother is over 100 and has Alzheimer’s.

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A question from : What would you do if you had dementia but you wanted to join the navy seals?
I have dementia and every night I can’t even fall asleep because I am to scared to wake up and see or hear things. I really want to be a navy seal but if they knew I wouldn’t be aloud. Or I could tell a docter and maybe not have to worry about it anymore but I wouldn’t be able to live up to my dream. So any advice on what I should do?

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Answer by MAJ Kev
I’m no doctor, and have never played one on TV, but what you say you have does not sound like any dementia I’ve ever heard of. In fact, if you have dementia, then you are likely too old to even go into the military, let alone try out for the SEALs.

Bottom line, your emotional / mental disorder does sound like it is a disqualifying condition for enlistment as well as trying out for the SEALs.

I recommend that you contact a Recruiter and get some straight facts.

BTW: the word is “allowed”. “Aloud” means something completely different.

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Royalty free music from Incompetech by Kevin MacLeod Reference List 1 Alzheimer’s Foundation for Caregiving in Canada. (2009). Lifestyle Choices. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from www.alzprevention.ca 2 Alzheimer Society of Canada. (October, 2005). Alzheimer’s Disease Statistics. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from www.alzheimer.ca. 3 Alzheimer Society of Ontario. (2003). Alzheimer’s disease. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http 4 Veterans Affairs Canada. (April 18, 2002). Dementia and Alzheimer Disease. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from www.vac-acc.gc.ca

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A question asked by : Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary and can a person stop it?
Both my grandfathers died from Alzheimer’s. When one of them died the called it dementia, but this was back in the 80s so maybe it was really Alzheimer’s.

Can a person protect themselves from it? I work with a couple of vegans and they say a vegan diet might help.
Maggie: Hm, heart disease runs in families too. A person can eat a healthy diet and exercise to avoid heart problems. Why not with Alzheimer’s?

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Answer by Sanctia
Diet helps a lot, and keep active! You need to eat foods with a lot of antioxidants, such as blueberries, greens, etc. A vegan diet helps because it incorporates many antioxidant foods, but you don’t need to go completely vegan to reap the rewards. Prevention is a big thing… if you take care of yourself early enough, dementia won’t be too big of a looming possibility.

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University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Jeff Burns, MD discusses the prevention of alzheimers.

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