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What Causes Mental Confusion And Disorientation In An Elderly Person?

My 73 year old husband every now and then starts talking funny and stumbling when walking. This only lasts a few seconds and when its over he doesn t remember any thing but feeling good. Its starting to worry me as he won t go to a doctor says he fine and nothings wrong with him
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
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Hi,

Senile dementia/ Alzheimer's disease is the one which comes to my mind. Please take her for a mental health check up.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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What Causes Mental Confusion And Disorientation In An Elderly Person?

Hi, Senile dementia/ Alzheimer s disease is the one which comes to my mind. Please take her for a mental health check up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist