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What Is The Best Way To Stimulate The Brain In Case Of Dementia?
Hi.my mom is 75 and had menengitis that led to 4 sinus cavity repair surgeries,which is all healed and better now butshe had a stoke during one of the surgeries under anestesia on propanol.Her heart squeeze came back 35-40%.After 3mths in hospital shes home now and can walk with help and can eat by mouth ,soft food only till she get new teeth made.Will her heart squeeze get any better?She s able to stand up about 30min ,but as far as her mental capacity is concerned,she doesnt have control of bladder or bowel function yet.How long does it usually take for this to return andshe seems to exhibit signs of dementia ,seeing things and etc,memory loss.What is the best way to stimulate her mind to remember ?
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Dear Patient,
it varies how long the symptoms from a stroke last. Also it varies how long symptoms from meningitis last. Thank you
it varies how long the symptoms from a stroke last. Also it varies how long symptoms from meningitis last. Thank you
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