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Life Expectancy For Dementia In 86 Year Olds

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Dr. Ajay Panwar MD

My father was diagnosed with vascular dementia . He can no longer bath, dress, or toilet on his own. What other digressions can we expect? What is the life expectancy for someone with dementia? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajay Panwar ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Neeraj Kumar MD

DOES DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR PARKINSONS ELIMINATE THE ACCOMPANYING DEMENTIA -LEWY BODY DEMENTIA ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neeraj Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

my mother has dementia and Alzheimer and today she vomited three times. Is this symptom of dementia or is this another ailment. Mum has lost her ability to verbally communicate due to her dementia ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatrics Specialist)
Dr. Eni MD

My wife has progressive dementia at age 92. What is the usual longevity? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Eni ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Suma Parinam MD

hi . does drinking alcohol accelerate dementia . is there any thing than slow down progression of dementia. thanks . XXXX ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suma Parinam ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

My Grandfather has been diagnosed dementia for a year now...and he has all the symptoms of dementia ... unable to recognize me......i have heard that not recognizing people is the last stage of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatics Specialist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian GHAUSI MD

I have a friend who has dementia and is prescribed risperidone for aggression, I have just read that Risperidone should not be prescribed to dementia patients, can you please advise if risperidone is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian GHAUSI ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sandhya Manorenj MD

Is it true that smoking cigars or tobacco lower the risk of developing dementia? Is it true that smoking cigars or tobacco lower the risk of developing dementia? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sandhya Manorenj ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Het Ram Bishnoi MD

he was diagnosed with early stages of dementia, looking at the side effects of this drug my dad has shown several of the side effects including dementia. Could this drug be causing signs of dementia? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Rohit Kothari MD

My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with dementia. I believe he is 75 years old. His father had alzheimers disease. My question is simply does someone start out with the diagnosis of dementia and then it ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rohit Kothari ( Psychiatrist)