My father needs to go to an oral surgeon but someone said that being anesthetized can worsen condition so mom is worried.

This is a short video of my Mom who was in the advanced stages of Alzheimers, with my sisters pit mix Lido. I shot the video to show how animals can be such good therapy for people with any illness. This video was shot in Oct. 2006. I’m sad to announce that my Mother passed away on July 6, 2009. Thank you all for the kind comments, private messages, and support. I won’t forget you. Peace.

I was having a discussion with a co-worker who said his mom has had a change in her personality. It doesn’t happen all the time but several times during the year she becomes very mean and vindictive. I focused on the words change in personality. Is this a possible sign of Alzheimers or some other disease of old age? She is in her 70s.

my sister heard of nhp on tv. how do we get it diagnosed. mom was told she has dementia, she has all the symptons of the disease and is being treated for it.

My father passed away a year ago and now my mom is diagnosed with dementia. I feel overwhelmed with guilt, depression and confusion. I feel like no one understands me and wonder how anyone survives this without going insane themselves. I searched online but I can’t seem to find any help or advise. I am located in northern california.

My Mother is 66 years. Recently she has become stupid and forgetful, could it be onset of dementia or Alzheimers or is it the normal process of growing old?

My great aunt was just diagnosed with dementia. I asked my mom what the difference was between dementia and Alzheimers since they seem to be the same thing to me. Does anyone have any info?
A little more info…she walked out of the house at 2am and was found by the cops, who then brought her to the hospital. They ran some tests on her and said it was dementia. Please say a prayer for her. I love her a lot.