Dementia or normal memory loss

Many seniors suffer with dementia and go undiagnosed until their condition has gotten so bad that it has led to other medical problems that are physically apparent. If you don't see your senior for a period of time and notice when you do see them that they have lost a significant amount of weight, it could be a form of dementia. They actually forget to eat. If there are are also memory deficits that you notice at this time, you may be experiencing a dementia related condition. There are many forms and causes of dementia such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson related, brain injury or drug induced, pic's disease and many others. It is not normal to lose our memories as we age. If you notice your loved one forgetting where they are, not remembering how to get home, what day it is,who you are, things of that nature, it is time to have them evaluated for a memory condition. Many Family Physicians do not have very extensive training in Dementia so they will most likely refer your loved one to a specialist in that area, maybe a neuro. It is very important to get diagnosed as early as possible as there might be underlying conditions that can cause dementia such as depression, illness, urinary tract infection. Any one of these conditions can create havoc on the elderly persons body and brain. In fact UTI's can even lead to delusions and hallucinations in the elderly. For more information on Alzheimer's
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