"It [dementia] causes a gradual deterioration of not only the mind but the body as well," Mitchell said. "The body gets weaker and weaker. Just like in cancer or AIDS, for example, people may ultimately have a pneumonia at the end."

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Know the Meds

Submitted by jim on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 6:54pm

 

  • Get a list of all current medication from the pharmacist
  • Keep a copy of current medications with you at all times for ER visits, leave one at home and one with your parents
  • Have a basic understanding of what each prescription does, for example, if you mom or dad is taking a prescription antihistamine and an over-the-counter one, they could end up being very lethargic and it may appear a large medical issue is looming and not just side-effects