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Sudden Loss Of Memory
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My husband is suffering from MCI but it has progressed. Two weeks ago he may have had problems knowing what day it was or what we were going to do that day but nothing too concerning. Within the past two days he wants to go home (he is home), he doesn't recognize the rooms in the house although he says his other house has the same floor plan. Tonight was the first time he told me that I was lying to him and why was I doing that to him. It's breaking me heart. My question is - is this a… read more

posted January 27, 2018
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A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member. I don't know how fast MCI (mild cognitive impairment) progresses. But if there is dehydration and/or a UTI (urinary tract infection) there can be real confusion. Those would be the 2 things I would look into . You don't want to play with either of these. Start pushing fluids....not coffee! and get him to see Dr.

Hope this helps. -Sharon

posted January 28, 2018
A myALZteam Member

I agree with @A myALZteam Member. Rule out any medical issues as she has advised. Sudden changes in cognition are unusual and need to be investigated first. Also, look at any recent changes in medications. XO

posted February 3, 2018
A myALZteam Member

I find with my mom that she is steady for months even years at a time then there is a shift to a new normal and by normal I mean a downward progression.. My mom has had dementia for 10 years now

posted January 30, 2018
A myALZteam Member

Thank you so much.

posted January 29, 2018

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