Hi everyone, my grandma hasn't been diagnosed with Dementia but today she had a long episode of not knowing who she was or where she was, I was really hoping for some advice on where to go from here? are these warning signs of dementia? am I overthinking things? I'm sorry, I'm just a frightened granddaughter reaching out for some support, she is my best friend.
Advice for a granddaughter
- Thread starter kieraedwards
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Hello @kieraedwards Welcome.
Your grandma may be showing early signs of dementia but it will only be certain with a diagnosis.
She may also simply have an episode of confusion which may or may not be caused by an
infection such as a urinary tract infection which is not apparent.
I think it will help if you keep a diary showing when she has these confused episodes and if they are too frequent suggest your grandmother see a doctor or visit her doctor on her behalf.
Have you discussed this with your parents?
Your grandma may be showing early signs of dementia but it will only be certain with a diagnosis.
She may also simply have an episode of confusion which may or may not be caused by an
infection such as a urinary tract infection which is not apparent.
I think it will help if you keep a diary showing when she has these confused episodes and if they are too frequent suggest your grandmother see a doctor or visit her doctor on her behalf.
Have you discussed this with your parents?
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