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Does Constant Alcohol Consumption Cause Dementia?

My sister has been dx with alzhemirs /dementia she is in a center for behavioral health. She is a alcoholic has been drinking the past 5 months prior to this she did not drink anything for 10years. Prior to drinking she fell a lot now they are telling me she can t walk . She will have to have someone to live with her or go to a nursing home. Is falling a part of dementia/alzhemirs
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question 1 : . Is falling a part of dementia/alzhemirs
Answer 1 : Yes. Falls are a part of Dementia

Question 2 : Does constant alcohol consumption cause dementia?
Answer 2 : Yes. Constant Alcohol Consumption will mimic dementia

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Does Constant Alcohol Consumption Cause Dementia?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question 1 : . Is falling a part of dementia/alzhemirs Answer 1 : Yes. Falls are a part of Dementia Question 2 : Does constant alcohol consumption cause dementia? Answer 2 : Yes. Constant Alcohol Consumption will mimic dementia Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.