A question from Partyplanner21: Alzheimer’s diagnosis?
Does anyone have experience with alzheimer’s? Was a loved one wrongly diagnosed with this disease? What similiar diseases may doctors wrongly diagnose as Alzheimer’s?
No 1 answer:
Answer by amandarez73 Alzheimer’s is pretty rare in the catagory of wrong diagnosis — really the only other things (that I can think of offhand) it could be is non-alzheimer’s dementia, late stage parkinson’s, or drug/alcohol induced dementia.
Look at the CDC’s website for more info: www.cdc.gov
A question asked by Vena Cava: How do you know if you have dementia or Alzheimers?
For example, if you run out of your house for no reason (maybe confusion) is that dementia or Alzheimers?
Which is worse?
Selected answer:
Answer by rationallady Probably only a doctor can determine the cause of erratic behavior. It could be caused by drugs, legal or illegal, or by some kind of trauma in the brain. People with some form of dementia or often in denial about their condition. It is often up to their loved ones to recognize possible dementia and lead them to a doctor.
What do you think about this video on alzheimer’s stages?
Dr. saleem Ismail presented about the latest research finding from the Alzheimer’s disease neuroimaging study and current research studies that focus specifically on early stage dementia.
Question by aceofhearts1911: Why does Alzheimer’s disease cause Pneumonia?
I have a relative who has Alzheimer’s disease and was recently in the hospital with Pneumonia.
The No 1 answer:
Answer by yourjellybaby Alzheimer’s does not cause pneumonia.
Just because your relative has both, does not mean one thing caused the other (that’s a post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy.
Before going any further in your search for information about dementia take a look at this short video.
“Parkinson’s Disease Dementia” featuring Neurologist, Dr. Dee Silver, discusses how Parkinson’s patients are 4 to 6 times more likely to develop some cognitive impairment. Up to 1 million people in the US are affected by IPD. After patients have had the disease 8 to 10 years, they have about an 80% chance of developing cognitive impairment. Dr. Silver talks about a new drug (Excelon) that is shown to hold off these impairments. Series: “MDTV (Medical Doctor Television) ” [12/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13686]
Question by silly willy: What is it like to die of pneumonia in an 94 yr old dementia patient ?
My dad is in dementia and lives far away and he has pneumonia and they have him in the hospital. I know a lot of times frail people like him die and I expect that, but what is it like to die from pneumonia, ? Is it painful ??? do they keep them sedated ?? What is it like ? He has smoked for 80 years and I really don’t see him coming home, but since I can’t be there because I am sick, chronic, what is death to pneumonia like in elderly frail people. ?
The No 1 answer:
Answer by John T If and when it’s needed he will be sedated, and, will die peacefully,sorry to hear this .
Do you know better? Why not leave your own answer in the comments below!
Question posed by Wahhhh: How can the CNA be a supportive through the grief process for a dementia patient?
How can the CNA be a support through the grief process for a dementia patient?
The top answer:
Answer by Naguru From mental health point of view, this can only be clarified by professionally qualified doctor.
