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Does Alzheimer S Affect The Mobility And Functioning Of A Person?

Does Alhmizers play a part in a person unable to do mobil funtions? My father-in-law is in a rehabilitation center and todsy at dinner he was unable to pick up a spoon with his right hand. He picked up his juice to drink but was unable to connect his lips with the glass. His brain was unable to tell him there was a disconnect.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021
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Hi,

Alzheimer's disease may be age related degeneration or an ischemic disorder of brain. This may affect any part of the brain and hence, the patient may get such symptoms also.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Does Alzheimer S Affect The Mobility And Functioning Of A Person?

Hi, Alzheimer s disease may be age related degeneration or an ischemic disorder of brain. This may affect any part of the brain and hence, the patient may get such symptoms also. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician