My husband (93) has dementia and anal cancer. He has been losing he beautiful white head of hair. Suggestions?

He is on Hospice now and yes to the radiation was near him testicles. As mention he has Anal Cancer. No he has never had Chemo. Yesterday he had a TIA in a restaurant which was unsettling but he came around in about 5 mins. I was able to finally got him home and the hospice nurse was waiting for me and help very much getting him in the house and cleaned up. His blood pressure was low and I am to take it every day. I might add that he wondered last night trying to go some where in the car, never did figure that one out, hasn't driven for 6 years or more.

I'm not sure what your question is? Are you concerned that his hair loss is a symptom of something serious that his doctor is overlooking? Or are you concerned that he is dying and you want suggestions for making him comfortable and free of anxiety? Has Hospice been mentioned as an option yet? This must be so hard to watch him decline. (((((Hugs))))) to you both.

Namenda does not make hair fall out, but chemo will. Are you sure he never took chemotherapy? As for the radiation, if it was near the testicles, yes there could be testosterone loss and thinning of all body hair.

My Mom is 98 and I noticed this year her hair has thinned out a lot. I think it is just something that is age related or inherited from a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent.