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Showing Original Post only (View all)Well my husband has started forgetting his cell phone number, and what year it is...... [View all]
I knew he was having trouble remembering his phone number, and when I was just quizzing him this morning.....I asked him what year it was and he says 19, I said, seriously??? I said its 2021, and he says I know I just forgot. I immediately started crying...... Ive know for a while hes been having trouble, but havent really paid a lot of attention. Just passed it off really, now this morning with him say 19........ I know its bad. I dont know what to do. Do we see a doctor?? What kind of doctor?? A brain and old age specialist?? I know he needs to see someone to be checked out, to find answers and help. Im just not ready for this. Hes 75.
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a kennedy
Apr 2021
OP
Yes, see your family doctor. They will refer you to whoever based on their diagnosis. Most family
ratchiweenie
Apr 2021
#10
My grandmother and mother tried to take care of my grandfather when his memory was failing...
Thomas Hurt
Apr 2021
#8
Thank you ALL so much, I will be calling his primary care doctor tomorrow......
a kennedy
Apr 2021
#16
Talk to your doctor and get a physical. It may not be as catastrophic as you fear.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2021
#20
By all means talk to your doctor and get a diagnosis as soon as possible. My family has a situation
japple
Apr 2021
#22
If your sister has Alzheimer's and not some other form of dementia (e.g., Lewy Body),
wackadoo wabbit
Apr 2021
#26
I would be interested to look at the information you referenced. My sister's short term memory is
japple
Apr 2021
#27
I was going to DM you the info, but then I realized there's no reason not to post the links here
wackadoo wabbit
Apr 2021
#29
Your PCP should be able to administer a MoCa exam, which is a simple test for cognitive impairment
wackadoo wabbit
Apr 2021
#25