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Hydration. Many symptoms of inadequate hydration include confusion, memory loss, and balance issues which are often interpreted as early onset dementia. Especi
by johnohara 3y ago
Hydration.
Many symptoms of inadequate hydration include confusion, memory loss, and balance issues which are often interpreted as early onset dementia. Especially if blood tests don't indicate actual dehydration.
Watch for the flags: minor headache, slight nausea, blood pressure and pulse fluctuations, and constipation to name a few.
And always be skeptical and knowledgeable about the medications prescribed. Learn the side-effects and be ever vigilant about the recommended dosage.
- tharkun__ 3y agoThis! They test for dementia at the hospitals. Unfortunately these tests also say "Dementia! Put them in a home!" if they simply didn't drink enough and let's face it, hospital staff just don't have the resources to ensure everyone drinks enough. This happened to us and we luckily were aware, gave them enough to drink on our own and everything was completely fine. No dementia whatsoever.