I talked to my mom today and she told me that she is worried about my dad. He is having a hard time keeping dates straight. She said even if he has just talked to someone he is unsure if it was on Monday or Tuesday or at 12:00 or 3:00 that they were supposed to meet, for example. This is very unlike him. He is normally a very detail oriented person. He is going to be 60 in April. Right now he does have a lot going on too (just finished building a house, really busy at work, holidays). Do you think this is just normal stress/aging or could it be something more? I can't stress how unlike him it is to forget these kinds of things.
2007-12-09 13:00:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It could be many mental health issues. My grandfather was the same it was just a few mishaps here and there over time it did get worse...ended up he had Dementia it is a more severe form of Alzheimer's (not sure of spelling) I would get him into see someone. His mind could too just be way over preoccupied.
2007-12-09 13:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by amanda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might have him tested for alzhiemers disease. I am told alzheimers is the buildup of plaque on the nerve endings on the brain. If you are concerened, have your dad eat 1 tablespoon of mustard a week or spicy indian food, this is supposed to remove the plaque from the brain that leads to alzhiemers. I am concered to my old mother is losing her memory of the recent past. Got this tip from a book on natural healing.
2007-12-09 21:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are detail oriented are probably less likely to show effects of memory loss. There are many reasons for memory problems. He should be evaluated and have medical tests done, and the sooner the better.
2007-12-09 21:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by cavassi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be having T-strokes or even has altheimers disease. As long as he keeps healthy he is doing his best.
2007-12-09 21:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋