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What Is The Prognosis For Child Like Behavior And Memory Loss A Few Years After Ischemic Stroke?
My husband was diagnosed with havinG had an is hemic stroke four years ago he is now 83 years old and essentially has no memory. He iis otherwise fully functional and never depressed. Is much like a very sweet 12 year old in many ways. I know tg He disorder will progress. What can i expect? Thank you
Mon, 4 Dec 2023
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Your husband's symptoms are compatible with dementia. The situation is going to get worse and he will not remember your name and his name in the later stages. He may need a caregiver to help him with eating and his personal hygiene. You may need to keep an eye on him all the time, because forgetting the house or other things (like the water tap, oven, etc.) will be more frequent.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your husband's symptoms are compatible with dementia. The situation is going to get worse and he will not remember your name and his name in the later stages. He may need a caregiver to help him with eating and his personal hygiene. You may need to keep an eye on him all the time, because forgetting the house or other things (like the water tap, oven, etc.) will be more frequent.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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