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You can go on line and learn everything there is to know about dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term, for all forms of dementia, Alzheimer's is just one of very many.
There is a lot of information on line, on YouTube, and many good books. Maybe start with Teepa Snow on YouTube.
Do you see other signs? Do you know all the signs? Has this been happening more and more.
I would suggest learn everything you can, then start a daily journal, to write down all the things you see, to share with the doctor.
Best of luck, Lukee, if you have more questions, more information would get better answers.
Alzheimer's IS dementia; it is a kind of dementia; speak with your doctor for more specifics about seeking a diagnosis for hubby, and welcome to the forum.
Alzheimer's is one of the many forms of dementia. They are not 2 separate things, just FYI. If you are concerned about your husband make an appointment with his doctor and have them check him out. And of course you can let his doctor know ahead of time via the patient portal or by handing them a note when you get to the office, about your concerns.
Has he recently (within the past few months) been in for a physical with his primary doctor and taken the cognitive/memory test they offer to people on Medicare?
Does he have any other present medical conditions (diabetes, dehydration, vitamin deficiency, alcoholism, COPD, cancer history, tumor, strokes, etc)? This is necessary because some conditions are treatable.
Usually dementia is most accurately diagnosed by discounting all other causes. Some dementias can be ID'ed through brain scan imaging. Nonetheless, dementia is not really treatable or curable.
Mostly he needs to go in to see his primary doctor -- with you in the exam room -- and letting the staff discretely know the symptoms you are seeing and to give him those cognitive tests.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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If you forget your keys, then that’s just forgetting.
But if you forget what keys are for, that’s dementia.
There is a lot of information on line, on YouTube, and many good books. Maybe start with Teepa Snow on YouTube.
Do you see other signs? Do you know all the signs? Has this been happening more and more.
I would suggest learn everything you can, then start a daily journal, to write down all the things you see, to share with the doctor.
Best of luck, Lukee, if you have more questions, more information would get better answers.
If you are concerned about your husband make an appointment with his doctor and have them check him out. And of course you can let his doctor know ahead of time via the patient portal or by handing them a note when you get to the office, about your concerns.
How old is he?
Has he recently (within the past few months) been in for a physical with his primary doctor and taken the cognitive/memory test they offer to people on Medicare?
Does he have any other present medical conditions (diabetes, dehydration, vitamin deficiency, alcoholism, COPD, cancer history, tumor, strokes, etc)? This is necessary because some conditions are treatable.
Usually dementia is most accurately diagnosed by discounting all other causes. Some dementias can be ID'ed through brain scan imaging. Nonetheless, dementia is not really treatable or curable.
Mostly he needs to go in to see his primary doctor -- with you in the exam room -- and letting the staff discretely know the symptoms you are seeing and to give him those cognitive tests.
More info would be helpful.