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my husband is 62 and retired in December 2015. I am very concerned about his health , specifically some form of dementia. He is increasingly forgetful, thinking he has told me things then getting very agitated with me when I tell him he hasn t to the point of him accusing me I am the one forgetting. He has found water (or sometheing) on the floor in front of our commode and accused me of missing and hitting the floor when I used the commode . 3 days ago I received word that my mother had passed away while he was car shopping (a total obsession). When he got home he only spoke about the car and never acknowledged the news. These are only a few of the instances I encounter more increasingly and they are way out of character for him. I need to know if my concerns are warranted
In my opinion, it is necessary to do memory testing, also complete blood checkup. For example: cholesterol, triglycerides, Vitamin B12 levels, thyroid function and cut brain.
If memory scores are considerably low, then it is important to start memory tablets also adequate exercise, good diet and very important to do brain stimulation exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Gayathri
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Is Memory Loss A Concerning Matter?
Hello, In my opinion, it is necessary to do memory testing, also complete blood checkup. For example: cholesterol, triglycerides, Vitamin B12 levels, thyroid function and cut brain. If memory scores are considerably low, then it is important to start memory tablets also adequate exercise, good diet and very important to do brain stimulation exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri