Anyone going thru a parent with short term memory loss due to heart disease?
October 26th, 2009 | by admin |Tina asked:
My Dad has had a heart attack in the past year and the last 2 yrs his short term memory loss has gotten worse - especially after the heart attack. It’s not Alzheimer’s - it’s heart disease that has caused short term loss. He can recall all older things. I just need any tips or to talk to someone who has gone or is going thru it. Thanks and please no stupid posts - if you don’t have something worth the energy it takes to type it… just don’t.
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My Dad has had a heart attack in the past year and the last 2 yrs his short term memory loss has gotten worse - especially after the heart attack. It’s not Alzheimer’s - it’s heart disease that has caused short term loss. He can recall all older things. I just need any tips or to talk to someone who has gone or is going thru it. Thanks and please no stupid posts - if you don’t have something worth the energy it takes to type it… just don’t.
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3 Responses to “Anyone going thru a parent with short term memory loss due to heart disease?”
By Olga on Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
I havent gone through it myself but what I suggest is asking your doctor about support groups and other kinds of support. Also try to spend time just relaxing watching documentaries with him and other things that he is interested in.
Sorry to hear what youre going through; I wish you and your dad all the best.
By Danielle on Oct 30, 2009 | Reply
Sometimes cardiac issues or a stroke can trigger a form of dementia, it is important to get a diagnosis from a neurologist. There are multiple diagnosis such as vascular dementia that could explain what he is going through. Alzheimers and dementia patients typically lose their short term memory, and are able to recall long term facts very easily.
There are tests that could help you. Try google searching a global dementia scale or global deterioration scale. They can give you clues of some questions to ask. How old is your dad?
By Bud on Oct 31, 2009 | Reply
The brain tissue which can affect short term memory to babble on the subject but tend to say wish your family.