What's this, elderly relative?
What's this, elderly relative?
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PositronicRay

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28,967 posts

212 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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86 sharp as anything.

Walked over to us this afternoon absolutely fine, showing me stuff on her ipad, ordering a pot from amazon, discussing politics and TV etc.

Phoned about an hour ago, couldn't remember how to turn th TV on. Explained which remote to use. Thought nothing of it we all have brain freeze. Just phoned and said what's my dogs name I want to call her in!

What could happen so quickly? Or is just a case of keep an eye on her?

I'm familiar with dementia, no other signs up until now.

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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What would you do if you suddenly couldn’t remember your dogs name or how to operate a tv?

essayer

10,410 posts

223 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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TIA or stroke? Would be thinking docs ASAP personally

Edited by essayer on Wednesday 6th February 19:08

LosingGrip

8,849 posts

188 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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I've just googled it and came across this...I think a GP appointment would be on the cards.

https://www.webmd.com/brain/sudden-memory-loss

Mabbs9

1,664 posts

247 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Get some medical help is what I'd do. Stroke?

Wiccan of Darkness

1,916 posts

112 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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OP I just emailed you.

From what you've said, sharp as a nail and then suddenly confusion has set in. Could be a number of things but considering her age, a GP appointment is bottom of the list.

Go over there, and be prepared to call 999.

Go now.

Top of the list is a stroke, second is a developing heart attack.

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Wiccan of Darkness said:
OP I just emailed you.

From what you've said, sharp as a nail and then suddenly confusion has set in. Could be a number of things but considering her age, a GP appointment is bottom of the list.

Go over there, and be prepared to call 999.

Go now.

Top of the list is a stroke, second is a developing heart attack.
At the other end of the spectrum and probably just as likely, if not more, is a UTI. Agreed that this lady needs medical attention now though, age is irrelevant hence my asking the OP what would he do.

PositronicRay

Original Poster:

28,967 posts

212 months

Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Over there now.

Seems okay but doesn't know if she lost consciousness, or maybe a cat nap. Not really sure what happened but seem fine and is her normal (awkward) self. Has written down the dogs name, and read me lists of side effects from her various meds.

I'll update.

PositronicRay

Original Poster:

28,967 posts

212 months

Thursday 7th February 2019
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Thanks to all the responders

Last night she agreed to she the GP. This morning she won't, I'm not surprised waiting until stuff is desperate is her normal M.O.

coach

1,118 posts

281 months

Thursday 7th February 2019
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This happended to my Dad (when he was alive).

Turned out to be a bladder infection