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How Can Dementia And Alzheimer S Disease Be Diagnosed?
How & where can my husband be tested for dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any other underlying condition that might explain the following situations: extreme anger, acting out in public, physical confrontations with family, constant sexual arrousal, inappropriate behavior in front of our grandchildren and forgetfulness. Please note: he is diabetic, he has sleep apnea, & drinking (2 to 3 large cans of beer) which exacerbates all the above-mentioned problems. Am I over-reacting?
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in my opinion he needs to go through a memory assessment ,
and blood profile,
vitamin b12 levels , thyroid functions
also it is important to go for imaging of the brain
it is important for him to stop alcohol
as alcohol can worsen memory by its effect on memory structures
and blood profile,
vitamin b12 levels , thyroid functions
also it is important to go for imaging of the brain
it is important for him to stop alcohol
as alcohol can worsen memory by its effect on memory structures
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