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Quick Tip for Caregivers
Are you planning to see an attorney with your elderly mom or dad who has some dementia? Make the appointment for the morning. Sundowning (late-day confusion) can raise questions regarding your loved one’s legal competence.
May 22, 2009 | mikegamble | Comments 2
Is it Alzheimer’s? Or something that’s curable?
Because the symptoms are almost identical, many health problems are often mistaken for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. But, the problems causing the symptoms are usually treatable if detected early enough. Prescription drug interactions and side effects, vitamin B12 deficiency and dehydration most commonly produce false symptoms of dementia. (According to Consumer Reports on Health, “Any [...]
May 14, 2009 | mikegamble | Comments 2