How do I know if my dad has Alzheimer’s disease or just a bad memory?
Lately, my dad has been acting very strangely. His memory is leaving him and I’m worried because some would say that’s the first sign of Alzheimer’s. Although, he says he’s ALWAYS had a bad memory.
How do I know if he has Alzheimer’s disease or just a bad memory?
If it matters, he will be turning 66 in May.
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There’s no way you’ll know for sure if you don’t have him go in for testing.
I’d suggest getting on this soon, as there are medications that can at least slow down the progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Bad memory can come with in old age i guess…
Just search up “Symptoms of Alzeimhers” if you’re really confused.. it gives a lot of info, and then just observe your dad and test him to see if he actually displays the signs of it..
However, hes 66, probably lazy to remmeber thigns :p (no offence, just a joke lol)
well..think of a number.
ask your dad to think of thaT number , example :12257
after a while , ask him what it was that he was supposed to be thinking of , if he says 12257, he has a good memory. if he says any other number , he has a bad memory/okay memory. if he can’t remember what he was supposed to remember (numbers), he might have alzheimers.
#see a doc
~hope this helps!
I just did a report on Alzheimers and although bad memory does come with old age, it is very important to check up on it. First look up the signs and symptoms online, and if they are similar to the way your Dad is acting, its probably best that you go to the doctors.
A lot of people refuse to believe or even consider the idea that they have Alzheimers so it’s important that you let your Dad know that you JUST want to make sure…
Keep in mind that Alzheimers runs in the family and if you have any past relatives with Alzheimers then it is even more vital that you take your father to the doctors. Hope that helped.
Check out this website, it has almost everything you need to know about Alzheimers: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/default.htm
Alzheimer’s comes with mood swings and personality changes. The person presents symptoms of anxiety, depression, and may frequently hallucinate. Ex. if your dad has always been a sweet person he will become rude, and say that his favorite person in the family is stealing his pocket money. The memory loss is just a minor symptom in the beginning. You’d better take him to a physician.
Nowadays, I think age is no longer the most important determiner for Alzheimer’s. In my hometown, a 36-year-old woman was diagnosed with this terrible condition.
My mom was diagnosed at the age of 67, but her doctor says she’d been ill for at least 2 years.
She’s had the disease for 13 years now. Physically rather healthy, no longer recognizes any of her children, but still cares for ice cream and lipstick.
Her doctor claims that she’s been living a long life because we have made a point of keeping her in her own house instead of sending her to a nursing facility. Keeping the person in her/his own surroundings sooths the anxiety and prevents the depression of “being lost”.
Good luck!