A 64 year old female developed an insidious onset of progressive difficulties with her memory. Early complaints that her vision was "not working right" were prominent. Her memory continued to decline requiring family supervision 5 months later. She was then noted to manifest personality changes where she became less outgoing. Mobility problems were evident with complaints of "balance" and she deteriorated with resultant falls requiring frequent assistance from others. On evaluation, she was seated in a wheelchair and noted to be withdrawn with limited spontaneous interaction. A CT scan of the brain had been normal. MRI was pending and a routine EEG was conducted." Based on the EEG readings Doctors found that this patient had Dementia. What other symptoms would help the doctors know that this patient has dementia? In your opinion, seeing that there isn't a cure for dementia, give at least two ways in which this patient's life can be made more comfortable. Explain in detail.
A 64 year old female developed an insidious onset of progressive difficulties with her memory. Early complaints that her vision was "not working right" were prominent. Her memory continued to decline requiring family supervision 5 months later. She was then noted to manifest personality changes where she became less outgoing. Mobility problems were evident with complaints of "balance" and she deteriorated with resultant falls requiring frequent assistance from others. On evaluation, she was seated in a wheelchair and noted to be withdrawn with limited spontaneous interaction. A CT scan of the brain had been normal. MRI was pending and a routine EEG was conducted." Based on the EEG readings Doctors found that this patient had Dementia. What other symptoms would help the doctors know that this patient has dementia? In your opinion, seeing that there isn't a cure for dementia, give at least two ways in which this patient's life can be made more comfortable. Explain in detail.
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