My mom just retired in August. But in the last month or two we notice she tells us stories that she has already told us. She also is like a little bee and can't concentrate on just one thing (she has to play dice and watch the news, or go through papers). She didn't do this as much before. A couple of weekends ago, there were 6 of us playing dice. She told us this dog story. The next night we played dice with the same 6 people. She told us the same dog story again. (She didn't really meet people in between the two days). Is this an early warning sign or is she just adjusting to her new slower life?
2007-03-30 04:25:15 · 7 answers · asked by natsuko1 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
your mom should have a way she does her things. she just retired as you have said, she doesn't have to concentrate on just one thing. i think she is trying to make herself happy probably she still prefer working. you should take your time to examine what you can do to make her happy as well and be mindful of your speech to her on order to really know her mind.
mumadet
2007-03-30 04:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't seem odd to me. I know TOO many older folks who tell me the same bloody story 5 times in the same month,my ex-momsy inlaw was the WORST!
Early-stage is the early part of Alzheimer’s disease when problems with memory, thinking and concentration may begin to appear in a doctor’s interview or medical tests. Individuals in the early-stage typically need minimal assistance with simple daily routines. At the time of a diagnosis, an individual is not necessarily in the early stage of the disease; he or she may have progressed beyond the early stage.
More at this site http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp
2007-03-30 11:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's Alzheimers, the earlier she gets treated the better her results will be. Don't wait on this. Take Mom for a cat scan and have some cognitive function tests administered.
2007-03-30 11:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your mom is just adjusting herself to the new life she has now. It is a big jump to go into retirement. I wouldn't worry about alzheimer's just yet.
2007-03-30 11:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be the first signs of Alzheimers or just old age. It can't hurt to have her tested if insurance covers it
2007-03-30 11:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by tkdsl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be OR it could be due to arteriosclerosis & atherosclerosis of small vessels of brain that lead to decrease blood supply & loss of memory which may be recent memory or long memory .this lead to confusion & loss of ability to concentrate . Get an Nurological checkup & if needed carotid scan & cerebral angiogram if advised.
2007-03-30 11:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by zoya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be... talk to her about it and ask her to see a doctor.
2007-03-30 11:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋