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What Causes Poor Memory And Sleeplessness In An Elderly Person?
I will be 85 January 16, 2017. Lifelong free of traffic citations. Am more aware of forgetting why I went to another room; however, after retracing my steps, I can remember and it sticks the next time I enter the room. I feel that I m doing well enough. Agree? Also, my lovely lady doctor told me to keep busy with something until I get sleepy. Sometimes that isn t until 3am. I then sleep till 9am. It works for me.
It can be an early sign of dementia as in case if Alzheimer’s. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including an MRI scan.
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What Causes Poor Memory And Sleeplessness In An Elderly Person?
Hello, It can be an early sign of dementia as in case if Alzheimer’s. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician