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Old 03-15-2015, 08:06 AM
 
Location: Idaho
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Since then, l carry the number written in code in my wallet.
I assume that you had found ways to make it is less obvious that the code is for your ATM card. I had 'blanked' out few times in the pass trying to remember a password or an ATM code in the past especially when I had not used them for a long time. Sometimes, it took few minutes to retrieve the information from my foggy memory bank. Sometimes I had to use the 'don't remember username or password' option! So I had to find a way to address this problem.

I keep a list of password around but I convert or code the letter or number to people/pet name or event which I am certain that I can remember. For example, I replace the month or number representing month (04, 12 etc) to the name of the person with birthday in that month. Every so often, I use my pet's name as part of the password but in my code, I replace the real name with the nick name. We have a nick name for each of the dogs that we had owned based on their personality or antics: wolf, stupid, terror etc ;-)
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Old 03-15-2015, 08:17 AM
 
Location: East TN
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Another possible cause for what APPEARS to be dementia but isn't could be a UTI or bladder infection, or even a B12 deficiency. Both are known causes of temporary cognitive problems. These are things that should be checked and eliminated before assuming it is some form of dementia.
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Old 03-15-2015, 08:19 AM
 
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I think my husband is in the early stages of Dementia. Too many things to list here that makes me think that so can some of you let me know what to look for ? Thank you
If it's in its early stages, your husband should have enough self-awareness to discuss the problems with you. You might also look at the different prescriptions he's taking to see if he's taking some that could be having an effect, such as statins or sleep medicines with acetaminophen. When my mom had falls, the ER took scans to rule out strokes, tumors, and alzheimer's.
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Old 03-15-2015, 08:37 AM
 
Location: Surf City, NC
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I have a code I use for all numbers that a friend taught me years ago. You choose a 10 letter word that doesn't repeat any letters, there are thousands of them, choose one, say "bawdyhouse," but keep it to yourself. Assign 0-9 or 1-0 to the letters of the word. So the 4 numbers become four apparently random letters.

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Old 03-15-2015, 01:02 PM
 
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That 'forgetting words' thing can be simply age-related, it depends on how bad it is, how advanced the problem may be. May I suggest supplementing with coconut oil (or coconut manna, which is just crushed coconut meat, can be sweetened with a bit of stevia and will then taste like an Almond Joy, yum) and lecithin capsules which are available over the counter. Pregnenolone is something to look into also; it's a neurohormone and as it diminishes in production in the brain, lots of these kind of problems come out. I take all three and I wouldn't be without them; at 61, I'm far more 'awake and alert' than I was at 50 when I started getting pretty ditzy. My female relatives, all of whom poo-poo supplements, have gone on to full blown dementia now and are unable to talk about anything more complicated than pleasantries. The younger ones are hopelessly shallow, the older ones are brain dead. If you do supplement, you'll notice the difference in mere days. Make sure all the vitamins are well supplemented also, the Bs (large doses) and D3 especially. Most Americans are dangerously low on that unless you live in a very sunny climate.
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Old 03-15-2015, 03:27 PM
 
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That 'forgetting words' thing can be simply age-related, it depends on how bad it is, how advanced the problem may be. May I suggest supplementing with coconut oil (or coconut manna, which is just crushed coconut meat, can be sweetened with a bit of stevia and will then taste like an Almond Joy, yum) and lecithin capsules which are available over the counter. Pregnenolone is something to look into also; it's a neurohormone and as it diminishes in production in the brain, lots of these kind of problems come out. I take all three and I wouldn't be without them; at 61, I'm far more 'awake and alert' than I was at 50 when I started getting pretty ditzy. My female relatives, all of whom poo-poo supplements, have gone on to full blown dementia now and are unable to talk about anything more complicated than pleasantries. The younger ones are hopelessly shallow, the older ones are brain dead. If you do supplement, you'll notice the difference in mere days. Make sure all the vitamins are well supplemented also, the Bs (large doses) and D3 especially. Most Americans are dangerously low on that unless you live in a very sunny climate.
Just FYI (this is why I couldn't take it): Please don't take Pregnenolone if you have a hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. Pregnenolone is converted by the body to estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, don’t take it.

There is plenty of info on re the above on the Internet.

We really need to do our own extensive research before we start taking anything. [My MD wanted to put me on a diuretic. After I looked at the insert and did other research on the Internet, there wasn't a snowball's chance in the hot place that I was going to take this med. After I presented my research to my MD, she decided she wouldn't take it either. :-)]
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Old 03-15-2015, 11:03 PM
 
Location: Southwest Washington State
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I think my husband is in the early stages of Dementia. Too many things to list here that makes me think that so can some of you let me know what to look for ? Thank you
If your husband has dementia, you need a diagnosis. Take him to his doc, or a geriatrician and have him tested. The doctor will be able to tell. Not all dementia is Alzheimers. Sometimes people have symptoms because of a UTI or even because of dehydration. Or there is some other condition that is causing it. That is why you need a diagnosis.

Also, you need to know what steps you will need to take in the coming months and years. For help I recommend contacting the Alzheimers' Association:

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia | Alzheimer's Association

24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900

On the home page you can enter your zip code to find a local chapter.

You need to know how to cope and what to expect. These people are compassionate and knowledgeable. I'd get that doc appointment for your husband, and then I'd call the Alzheimers help line and ask where to find info and help.

Good luck!
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Old 03-18-2015, 11:51 AM
 
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Our family doctor thinks maybe my husband has fluid on his brain. His symptoms match when I looked it up. Hydrocephalus, or just water on the brain. It can be cause by head trauma and he has had a lot of that through the years with car accidents and working with cattle. Will let you know. Does anyone have this condition? I guess this should be in the health forum but this is where I started this forum. Thanks,

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Old 03-18-2015, 12:44 PM
 
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Our family doctor thinks maybe my husband has fluid on his brain. His symptoms match when I looked it up. Hydrocephalus, or just water on the brain. It can be cause by head trauma and he has had a lot of that through the years with car accidents and working with cattle. Will let you know. Does anyone have this condition? I guess this should be in the health forum but this is where I started this forum. Thanks,
I'm sure you must have seen this, but if not, just in case:

AANS - Adult Onset Hydrocephalus

It's not all bad, not at all.

I wish you and your hubby many more good years!

Fran
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Old 03-19-2015, 06:26 AM
 
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WOW, I really never knew a condition like that existed. Thank you so much. No wonder my poor husband couldn't go up even one step, it was like his foot was just not going up any higher so he could clear the step. God Bless you, Fran 66
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