Alzheimer's Signs and Symptoms

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1. My grandmother is suffering from delusions, how do I convince her to see a doctor?

   - For the past 5-6 months, my grandma has been accusing my grandpa of having an affair in 1957 which never happened - every time she tells you about it, it lasted for a longer period of time and the details change. If you tell her that it didn't happen, she gets very angry. Recently, she has started arguing with him and has hit him...
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2. Should I be concerned about my mother's memory?

   - My mother is almost 91. She has always been very good about remembering things but lately she has goten very bad about remembering things. I know her age is a large factor but she is just not herself anymore. Should I be concerned?
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3. How can I convince my mother to live with me so I can take care of her?

   - How can I convince my mother to live with me so I can take care of her?
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4. What should be done if a stranger seems to be exhibiting dementia symptoms and is alone?

   - What should be done if a stranger seems to be exhibiting dementia symptoms and is alone? Learn more at www.caring.com
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5. Could a hypoxic episode cause dementia?

   - A month ago, my seventy-four year old husband got a clean bill of health from the doctor. Three days later, he suffered hypoxia, the lack of oxygen to his brain. He had pneumonia which kept the oxygen from getting to his brain. He is now in a nursing home and his diagnosis is dementia. The person I am married to for 50 years is gone...
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6. Is my husband's dementia typical for a 72 year-old?

   - My husband has recently been diagnosed with moderate dementia. He is 72 years-old. I would like to know if this is where a 72 year-old man should be. He took several tests and failed all with a score of 1 or -1 on everything but a test that showed he has learned to cope with his disability. His score on this was average...
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7. FAQ: Are Delusions a Sign of Dementia, Delirium, or Both?

   - Delusions in older people can signal dementia, delirium, or both. Know the signs of delusion, what the symptoms might mean, and when to get help.
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8. Two months after my father-in-law's passing, my mother-in-law with dementia no longer recognizes my wife. What could have triggered this?

   - My mother-in-law, 88, with dementia, no longer remembers her daughter, my wife. My wife is the youngest of four children, three boys and her. Her mother claims she never had a daughter. She used to recognize her just two months ago. She still recognizes her sons...
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9. How many stages of dementia are there?

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10. What are some symptoms of dementia?

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